NEWS & STORIES
Explore stories from the field, updates on our work, and the people and communities helping protect Los Angeles waterways.
See the latest press coverage featuring LA Waterkeeper’s advocacy, expertise, and impact across the region.
Dive into research, reports, guides, and other resources that shed light on the challenges facing our waters—and the solutions ahead.
Pacoima’s Bradley Plaza and Green Alley
LA Waterkeeper’s successfully litigated using the Clean Water Act against a waste hauling and recycling facility in the Sun Valley neighborhood of Los Angeles. The funding was used in part to fund the Bradley Plaza and Green Alley, a project led by Pacoima Beautiful that transformed a run-down alley into a greenway for residents to walk, bike and recreate.
LA County Sued Over Faulty Environmental Review Process for Los Angeles River Master Plan
Conservation groups LA Waterkeeper and the Center for Biological Diversity (CBD) filed a lawsuit on July 13, 2022 against Los Angeles County over the recently updated LA River Master Plan.
First Anniversary of Hyperion Spill Highlights Progress, Work Still to be Done
One year after the Hyperion Water Treatment Plant released 12.5 million gallons of raw sewage, regulators have yet to levy penalties for the spill.
The Fight for the LA River
The LA River Master Plan could have set our LA River on a bold and innovative path. Instead, the LA County Board of Supervisors approved an antiquated Master Plan. What does that mean for the future of the river?
It’s Time to Invest in a Better Future for the LA River – and the Communities that Surround It
LA County is at a crossroads: do we want to double down on the concrete or a living, breathing river?
Litigation = Impact
LA Waterkeeper’s Litigation Impact Report highlights 30 years of legal impact in the Los Angeles region.
California Senate Proposes $1.5 Billion for Drought-Resilient Water Supply
California Senate Proposes $1.5 Billion for Drought-Resilient Water Supply
One Step Forward, One Step Back
MWD Budget Vote Sends Mixed Message on the Agency’s Future Direction, With More Key Votes on the Horizon
Los Angeles River Named Among America’s Most Endangered Rivers of 2022
Los Angeles River named among America’s Most Endangered Rivers of 2022.
The Los Angeles River, One of America's Most Endangered Rivers
The Los Angeles River is one of America’s Most Endangered Rivers® of 2022.
The Los Angeles River, One of America's Most Endangered Rivers
The Los Angeles River is one of America’s Most Endangered Rivers® of 2022.
Honoring the Women of Water
Women are making Her-story every day! Learn more about six exceptional women making waves in the environmental movement.
A New Vision for Water Management
Learn more about ARLA’s Safe Clean Water Program (SCWP) Working Group Recommendations for better water management in Los Angeles.
RAFT Report
Our RAFT report presents our data from the 2018 and 2019 monitoring seasons and shares our findings, and strategic recommendations for policy efforts focused on the River.
Environmentalists Praise Decision to Terminate Ocean Water Desalination Project Off Santa Monica Bay
A big win for the environment and communities. West Basin votes to terminate the ocean desalination project.
Let’s Cheer for our 2021 Volunteers of the Year!
Honoring LA Waterkeeper’s volunteers. Without volunteers, the fight for clean water would be impossible.
Let’s Talk: RESTORE- How to Optimize Our Groundwater Resources
Groundwater has always played an integral role in the water supply for the region and is poised to play a primary role in our drought resiliency. Understanding the region’s groundwater journey reveals how this critical resource will secure the LA Basin’s water security for decades to come.
Let’s Talk: RECYCLE- Expanding Wastewater Purification Program
How can Los Angeles expand its successful wastewater purification programs to help move us towards water independence? Learn what it means to Recycle wastewater- the 3rd ‘R’ in our Integrated Approach to Water Management.
Let’s Talk: REUSE Investing in Multi-Benefit Stormwater Capture and Use
How can Los Angeles capture and reuse stormwater to address our climate crisis? Learn what it means to Reuse- the 2nd R in our Integrated Approach to Water Management.
Let’s Talk: REDUCE Alleviating Water Demand Through Conservation & Efficiency Measures
Our climate crisis has pushed the Western US into a Mega-Drought. How does LA adapt to this new normal?
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