January 2026
Come Learn about Steelhead Trout in the LA River and the Arroyo Seco!
Save San Rafael Creek | Save San Pascual Park
Be on the lookout for the draft Environmental Impact Report for the new version of the so-called Arroyo Seco Water Reuse Project (ASWRP), a project that will degrade two key environmental treasures in the Arroyo Seco.
It's coming in February.
What's Wrong with ASWRP?
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The Lower Arroyo in Pasadena is a rare environmental treasure. In the past, it was the subject of innovative stream restoration programs that brought low-flow streams and enhanced habitat. In recent years, however, the Lower Arroyo Seco has been neglected.
- Stinky, Clogged Streams
- Invasion of Fire-prone Exotic Species
- Dangerous Brush Buildup
- Wildfire Concerns
Learn the history of the Lower Arroyo Seco Low Flow Stream Restoration Project in the 1990s and the important lessons it has for the future of the Arroyo Seco and the Los Angeles River.
Arroyo Seco Ecosystem Restoration Program Revived
“This study is crucial to the future of the Arroyo Seco and its neighboring communities,” Supervisor Kathryn Barger said. “Once completed, the study’s results will be a blueprint that guides our County’s efforts to both restore the tributary’s ecosystem while enhancing flood protection to the Los Angeles County residents who rely on it.”