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State and Federal partners announce new funding for restoration and access projects at East Fork of the San Gabriel Rivers, within the San Gabriel Mountains National Monument

Los Angeles, CA - On Tuesday, October 15, 2024, Tribal, federal, state, and local partners came together to celebrate a $3.5 million investment to help improve access and water quality on the East Fork of the San Gabriel River in the recently expanded San Gabriel Mountains National Monument. This investment will help Tribes, community groups, … Continue reading State and Federal partners announce new funding for restoration and access projects at East Fork of the San Gabriel Rivers, within the San Gabriel Mountains National Monument

Cohort 20 Leadership Academy Project: Within Sight, Kept in Mind

Brian's project connected families from Compton’s equestrian communities to the forest. Brian and Bob Dollins, an experienced Eaton Canyon Docent, led participants on a walk at Eaton Canyon Falls Trail. For the Leadership Academy Capstone Project, Brian partnered with the organization Connecting Compton in order to expose their community to Los Angeles’ local forest. Connecting … Continue reading Cohort 20 Leadership Academy Project: Within Sight, Kept in Mind

Cohort 20 Leadership Academy Project: Micro-Regeneration: Opportunities in the Built Environment

Monica’s project focused on micro forests and encouraged gardeners of all levels to increase the percentage of endemic plants in their ongoing and future projects. Monica and two guides participating in Theodore Payne's California Native Plant Landscape Certification program led a walk around Eaton Canyon. In July 2023 Monica led her Leadership Academy capstone project … Continue reading Cohort 20 Leadership Academy Project: Micro-Regeneration: Opportunities in the Built Environment

Cohort 20 Leadership Academy Project: Vamos Camping!

Ruth's project focused on teaching youth how to plan a camping trip. For the Leadership Academy Capstone Project, Ruth offered camping workshops to youth and took some of the participants on a camping trip. This project aimed to reconnect underrepresented and overworked families to nature by helping them learn how to navigate camping and feel … Continue reading Cohort 20 Leadership Academy Project: Vamos Camping!