Bold Idea #3: Naturalize Waterways
Between the Los Angeles River, San Gabriel River, Los Coyotes Creek and numerous other creeks and culverts there are over forty miles of fortified waterways in Long Beach. Some were created for flood control having always been encased in concrete while others were natural waterways channelized to control their alluvial past. Returning the Los Angeles and San Gabriel Rivers to more natural forms has been discussed for at least a decade while the city’s more local tributaries have received little attention. Continue reading Long Beach Post.
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