Pollution, urbanization, and habitat destruction pose a major threat to the LA River. The Friends of the LA River is working to restore this important ecosystem, and we donated $5,000 to their efforts to promote habitat restoration, environmental education, and advocacy, ensuring LA communities have the chance to enjoy this amazing part of the city.
Fun fact: The LA River was once a natural, meandering waterway with wildlife like steelhead trout before being channelized in the 1930s to prevent flooding