Native Narratives

Hear stories and learn traditions of the original people that lived along the Los Angeles River and inhabited Southern California.

Friends of the Los Angeles River

A non-profit organization founded in 1986 to protect and restore the natural and historic heritage of the Los Angeles River and its riparian habitat through inclusive planning, education and wise stewardship.

CNN: The Los Angeles river project

CNN's Richard Quest looks into the 50 year project that the City of Los Angeles has committed to in order to restore its river.

LA River Follies

Los Angeles City Councilmembers Mitch O'Farrell and Nury Martinez announced the inaugural Golden Paddle Award during the first LA River Day at LA City Hall.

L.A. River Special | Visiting with Huell Howser

The Los Angeles River is often thought of as a huge concrete eyesore. Not anymore, at least not after you join Huell as he travels down the miles of river bed stopping along the way to talk to some of the many people working hard to bring our river back to its natural state. He'll see the animals that call the river home, learn about the many 'pocket parks' which connect the community back to the river allowing local families to relax and enjoy the view, and get the scoop on what local government is doing to make clean and green.

The L.A. River Story

Frank Gehry gives Los Angeles River world-class make-over

Future Los Angeles - River Masterplan Proposals from Frank Gehry and OLIN