Arroyo Currents

     February 2018

Big Push to Include Arroyo in LA River Planning

"It's like an arm on a body," Tim Brick explains on KABC-TV.

Senator Portantino Moves to Include the Arroyo

Senator Anthony Portantino has introduced legislation to fix a grave flaw in the Upper Los Angeles River and Tributaries Working Group formed last year. His bill would add representation for the Arroyo Seco in the working group.

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How Dry I Am!

This chart of the Arroyo Seco stream gauge in the mountains above JPL shows how painfully dry the stream has been lately. The blue line is the current flow, well below one cubic foot per second. The golden triangles show the 100 year average for this time of year, more than seven times the current level. Even this morning's rainfall was just a small blip.

Arroyo Calendar

Saturday, March 24 9:30am — 7th Annual Climate Change Forum
Thursday, March 29 - Southwest Extreme Precipitation Symposium (SWEPSYM)
Wednesday, April 11 7:00pm — ASF Quarterly Meeting

News of the Arroyo

An achive of news stories about and related to life in the Arroyo Seco.

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Summary
Grocery bags and takeout containers aren't enough. It's time to phase out all single-use plasticFebruary 20, 2018 - It's time to get serious about plastics and the devastating effects they are having on our society.
The Arroyo Seco was once snubbed for money for local restoration projects. That could soon be fixed. February 15, 2018 - Senator Anthony Portantino has introduced legislation to fix a grave flaw in the Upper Los Angeles River and Tributaries Working Group formed last year. His bill would add representation for the Arroyo Seco in the working group. Tim Brick, who tried to get an amendment in the bill as it went through the legislative process, responds to the Senator's bill.
Whistling past the climate graveyardFebruary 9, 2018 - Larry Wilson doesn't need his heavy wetsuit to dive into the ocean in February anymore. See? Pruitt is right. Climate change has its advantages.
La Niña is on its way out. What does that mean for California?February 8, 2018 - Perhaps the record dry conditions that have plagued Southern California recently will end with the departure of La Niña. Hope so. It's been mighty dry during the current "rainy" season.
Runners, walkers, cyclists and cars in the Arroyo SecoFebruary 6, 2018 - It's like a gust of wind blowing through the central Arroyo in Pasadena. Maybe more like a windstorm, when the peleton of top cyclists glides around the Rose Bowl loop on Tuesday and Thursday evenings. But what's the best way to maintain recreational pursuits and public safety?
The Arroyo, We've Heard This Before!February 6, 2018 - A two-hour discussion over the future of the Arroyo raised both hopes and concerns from a packed house in the Pasadena City Council chambers.
Council Approves Funding for One Arroyo Demonstration Project, FundraisingFebruary 6, 2018 - The Arroyo Advisory Group reported to the Pasadena City Council last night and secured $100,000 in funding to start up a new fundraising foundation for a project that will enhance Arroyo trails and connect them.
One Arroyo Group Readies Demonstration Projects for City Council, Asks for Funds TonightFebruary 5, 2018 - The Arroyo Advisory Group, formed a year ago to give shape to Mayor Tornek's call to enhance the Arroyo, will make their presentation tonight to the Pasadena City Council.
California Headed Back To Drought, Report SaysFebruary 5, 2018 - The drought never really went away. The latest report is that Los Angeles is back in a severe drought situation.

Arroyo Seco Foundation
570 W. Avenue 26 #450
Los Angeles, CA 90065
(323)405-7326
PO Box 91622
Pasadena, CA 91109-1622

Hahamongna Native Plant Nursery
Hahamongna Watershed Park
4550 Oak Grove Drive
Pasadena, CA 91103
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