Here is your opportunity to help shape the future of the Arroyo Seco.

Arroyo Seco EIR Scoping Comments

* What issues do you think should be included in and guide the Environmental Impact Report (EIR) for the Arroyo Seco Water Reuse Project?

* What is the best alternative for Pasadena and South Pasadena to pursue?

Official Notice

Send written comments to:
Christina Monde, P.E.
City of Pasadena Department of Public Works
100 North Garfield Avenue, Suite N306
Pasadena, CA 91101
E-mail: CMonde@cityofpasadena.net

Deadline - June 30, 2025 5:00 pm

What Kind of Arroyo Seco
Do You Want to Give to Future Generations?

• Can we restore a living river?

• Can we bring back the steelhead?

• Can we enhance the wildlife corridor?

• How about nature-based solutions?

It's Up to Us!

Report from the Arroyo Scoping Meeting

The May 28 official scoping meeting at the South Pasadena Community Center was a frustrating one for people who wanted answers to key questions about the Arroyo Seco Water Reuse Program. Pasadena and South Pasadena officials presented a very one-sided and hard to hear presentation about their plans and the EIR process, AND they refused to allow attendees to ask questions or discuss numerous concerns. They directed those with concerns to step to the display boards in the back for one-on-one chats, but no public discourse.

If you would like to help shape the environmental review, be sure to submit your comments by June 15th.

Speak Up for Nature!

 

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A Promising Stream Restoration Site

San Rafael Confluence

The confluence of San Rafael Creek and the Arroyo Seco in the southern tip of Pasadena is an ideal site for an award-winning project involving natural stream restoration and wetlands in the area nearby. Only a small section of the Creek near the Arroyo is lined with concrete that should be removed to reestablish wetlands and a natural connection to the Arroyo Seco stream. A natural approach would greatly enhance the area and be beneficial to recreational users, dog-walkers, native fish, and wildlife.

Instead of cleaning up the contamination in San Rafael Creek at its source, Pasadena's engineering consultants recommend industrializing the confluence area with artificial pools, pumps and lots of plumbing to send the water over to irrigate a park and golf course in South Pasadena. They've already spent millions of dollars designing the faciities and promoting the boondoggle. The total cost will run over $10 million, with lots of maintenance costs in the future.