News of the Arroyo
Title: | Keep non-natives |
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Date: | 2004-12-24 |
Summary: | December 24, 2004 - Reader Al Freemon grumbles about the habitat restoration in the Arroyo Seco. |
Author: | Al Freemon |
Publication: | Pasadena Star News Letters |
Content: | I am a frequent hiker on the trail along the east side of the Arroyo Seco under the Colorado Boulevard and Foothill (210) Freeway bridges. This quarter- mile stretch is the only area for miles where the stream runs naturally and is not confined to a concrete channel. Until a month ago the trail was veiled by beautiful, lush greenery, and as one strolled along the rocky stream bed, it was hard to believe you were in the midst of a city, let alone under a freeway. I didn\'t know or care if this verdant foliage was native, imported or even from the moon! Now this once-scenic area is a wasteland of stumps, the much- more visible bridges completely changing the once-pristine view. I hope and pray the many beautiful residential streets of Pasadena shaded by non-native trees shall now be restored! Al Freemon Los Angeles |
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