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Emerald NecklaceGreen Infrastructure
Los Angeles County
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The Emerald Necklace is a visionfor an interconnected loop of parks andgreenways connecting 42 cities and over2,000,000 residents of the Ro Hondo andSan Gabriel River Watersheds in the LosAngeles County. The network serves 62cities in the San Gabriel Valley and GatewayCities Region with a population of 3.7million residences. Nestled in the heartof the San Gabriel Valley and extendingthrough the Gateway Cities, down to thePacic Ocean, the necklace will providedesperately needed recreational areas forcommunities suffering from health challengesand social issues associated with a lack of open space and recreation opportunities.Over the course of the past ve years,
Amigos de los Rios, as a non-prot, has worked as a liaison between community andpublic agencies to facilitate the collaborative effort known as the Emerald Necklace.Amigos de los Rios Emerald Necklace Vision Plan (2005) outlined a detailedstrategy for the development of a multi-benet river parkway to help catalyze change inthe way we plan and grow our cities. Implementing the Emerald Necklace is a critical stepfor the San Gabriel Valley and Gateway Cities. We need to work proactively togethertowards an Environmental Renaissance to reverse environmental degradation, connectcommunities to opportunities for recreation; make a commitment to completing thiswonderful network of parks so as to re-establish a balance of open space and urbandevelopment for our regions prosperity, economic health and sustainability.Many of our youngest residents are not aware of or connected to the natural beautythat exists within the urban environment; as a result, Nature Decit Disorder isrampant. Being committed to the Emerald Necklace is also a conviction that we mustcollaborate effectively, invest in training a new generation of civic leaders, and create anew class of Green Collar Workers in the process. In cooperation with the San GabrielValley Conservation Corps, the Green Collar initiative will train over 5,000 individuals.Implementing the Emerald Necklace Open Space Vision is a daily, multi-ethnic, multi-disciplinary, and multi-generational effort to restore the health of our watersheds and inso doing establish a new balance of knowledge and civic empowerment.
CLAIRE ROBINSON PRESIDENT/MANAGING DIRECTORA MIGOS DE LOS R IOS
EMERALD NECKLACE GREEN INFRASTRUCTURE
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Emerald Necklace Green Infrastructure | Los Angeles County
EMERALD NECKLACEA PAR K AND TRAIL NETWORK OF GREEN INFRASTRUCTURE
www.amigosdelosrios.org | 908 E Altadena Dr | Altadena, CA 91001 | t: [626] 791.1611 | f: [626] 791.177
&opportunitiesbenets>Urban Biodiversity& Habitat Restoration
>Nature &Cultural Heritage
>Public Health &Rec. Opportunities
>Environmental Health& Restoration
>Access to Nature & Multi ModalLearning for Under Served Youth
>TransportationCorridor Alternatives
>Urban Forestry, Climate Change& Heat Island Mitigation
>Water ResourceManagement
>Youth Job Training/Green Economy
The Emerald Necklace greenway vision projects a 68 mile interconnected actitransportation multi benet trail network touching 67 cities and nearly 3.7 Mresidents. The Greenway will provide much needed recreation areas for com-munities su ering from lack of access to open space including obesity, asthma Type II diabetes and hypertension. The Emerald Necklace has the potential tobecome a world-class urban park network. This collaborative project is inspirby the 1929 Olmsted Bartholomew plan for the Los Angeles County Region aincludes habitat restoration, water and air resource protection, multi modaleducation and job training opportunities.
The Necklace and its jewels will signicantly enhance quality of life forresidents of the region for generations to come.
A regional green infrastructure network designed to improvepublic health for San Gabriel and Gateway City residents.
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The Emerald Necklace
The Emerald Necklace is a vision for a 68 mile interconnected network of multi-benet trails, parks and greenways touching 42 cities andearly 2 million residents along the Rio Hondo and San Gabriel Rivers. The network of trails will connect 2,500 acres of parks, open spacesnd habitat corridors while re-connecting the historically linked Rio Hondo and the San Gabriel Rivers. The multi-benet park & trail network
will provide critical recreation opportunities and foster public health. The network serves 62 cities in the San Gabriel Valley and GatewayCities Region with a population of 3.7 million residences.
Green Infrastructure: (At a glance)
Urban Biodiversity & Habitat Restoration: Habitat Restoration provides the platform for the development of UrbanBiodiversity, and a Regional Conservation effort.
Nature and Cultural Heritage: With restoration of habitat, the original character of the land and the peoples of the pastome back to life. The history of Mexican American, the barrios and the Native American peoples is highlighted .This gives generations of theresent and future a glimpse of the past.
ublic Health and Recreation Opportunities: The Emerald necklace provides critically needed recreation opportunitiesor residents suffering from chronic diseases such as hypertension, asthma, diabetes and obesity. It creates alternative transportation corridorswith opportunities to walk and bike to work or school.
nvironmental Health and Restoration: Environmental restoration and Environmental Health go hand in hand. Cleaningp blighted areas and doing habitat restoration intrinsically improves the health of the greater interconnected biological ecosystems.
Access to Nature/Multi Modal Learning for Under served Youth: Natural settings make for a dynamic learningnvironment which has been strongly linked with better performance at school. Outdoor Classrooms address the disconnect urban youthace with nature.
Youth Job Training: The Amigos de los Rios Green Jobs Corps program not only creates jobs in a much needed economy, but isble to give youth the skills and experience to ll those positions in the new emerging green economy.
Water Resource Management: Amigos provides water quality management along with nature conservation through NPDESnd stormwater treatment. Additionally, the projects along the Necklace improve water quality, as well as encourage conservation, by utilizingustainable landscaping practices (by the use of: swales, porous pavement, recycled water, water recovery & recharge).
Transportation Corridor Alternative: The Emerald Necklace is an alternative to the monotonous days of driving in aar. Our trails allows community members to walk, run, bike, horseback ride, and many other types of transportation other than the use of utomobiles. The Emerald Necklace also allows cross community traveling, letting us interact with our neighboring cities.
Climate Change, Heat Island Mitigation and Community Forestry : Greenhouse gases are emitted as a resultf the energy we use by driving and using electricity and through other activities that support our quality of life such as growing food andaising livestock. Greenhouse gas emissions can be minimized through the creation of the Emerald Necklace.
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Emerald Necklace Green Infrastructure | Los Angeles County
EMERALD NECKLACECOALITION
www.amigosdelosrios.org | 908 E Altadena Dr | Altadena, CA 91001 | t: [626] 791.1611| f: [626] 791.177
AngelesNationalForest
CatalinaIsland
Santa Monica Bay
Los AngelesRiver Rio Hondo River
>Emerald Necklace Accord
policy&supporters
The Accord es ta blishes a ne twork of suppor t , coorpe ra t ion & colla bo ra t ion a mong Agencies of the reg ion to preserve the r ivers & t ribu t ar ies for recrea t iona l, open s pace a nd na t ive ha bit a t conserva t ion/ res tora t ion pu rpos es . Today the Eme ra ld Necklace Accord membe rs
include 24 cit ies , 3 schoo l dis t r icts , 3 home owners a ss ocia t ions , the Los Angeles County Boar d of Supe rvisors , the Sa n Ga br iel a nd Lower Los Angeles Rivers a nd Mount a ins Cons erva ncy a nd the Sierra Club .
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EMERALD NECKLACE
Amigos de los Rios , a non-prot organization working in conjunction with public and private sectorpartners, is a leading advocate for enriching the quality of life for residents in Southern Californiathrough enhancing access to recreational opportunities and improving the quality of open spacewithin the region. Since 2003, Amigos has convened and facilities a coalition of public agencies, andprivate partners to create a vision and implementation plan to expand the Emerald Necklace GreenInfrastructure.
READINESSUnder its direction, many active and passive recreational projects located within the Emerald Necklace(the area of land located between the San Gabriel and Rio Hondo Rivers) have been completed orare currently under construction, with many more in the initial planning stages. Additionally, Amigosde los Rios has several projects that could commence with construction immediately but cannotproceed without a committed funding source. Examples of SHOVEL-READY projects includethe following:
NEW MULTI-BENEFIT PARKS: GIBSON-MARIPOSA JOINT USE PARK PROJECTS: KRANZ SCHOOL PARK RETROFITS: MARY VAN DYKE TRAIL SEGMENTS A TO G: EMERALD NECKLACE NETWORK GREEN INFRASTRUCTURE COMMUNITY FORESTRY PROGRAM: GREEN STREETS
CITY OF EL MONTE
Compatibility with Green Infrastructure IniativesIn all of its projects, Amigos de los Rios utilizes a holistic approach to conservation that encompassesthe needs of the environment, the economy, and social equity. Open space, parks, wetlands, andother types of green infrastructure are critical components to maintaining a high quality of life forurban residents, especially those living in built-out environments like the San Gabriel Valley. Greeninfrastructure also plays an integral role in furthering environmental efforts aimed at reducingthe carbon footprint of urban residents, especially in regards to air and water quality and habitatconservation and restoration.
Replication to Other Geographic AreasGovernmental agencies and non-prots have all been mandated to develop and manage scarceopen space assets in a sustainable manner, and the knowledge, resources, and solutions created inconjunction with the Emerald Necklace effort can serve as a model for future efforts elsewhere.The complexity of the issues involved requires initiatives that are innovative and progressive, andthe proponents of the Emerald Necklace and other similar programs are well-suited to capitalize onfuture funding opportunities and achieve positive change to the urban environment.
GREEN INFRASTRUCTURE
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E M E R A L D V I S I O N| L O S A N G E L E S C O U N T Y| PA R K N E T W O R KAmigos de los Rios
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Help us expand the Emerald Necklace!
Your support will bolster our efforts to create an interconnectednetwork of multi-benefit trails, parks and greenways touching 67ities, connecting unincorporated areas of the county and over 3.7
million residents.
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EMERALD NECKLACE ACCORD 2005
THIS EMERALD NECKLACE ACCORD (hereinafter, Emerald Necklace Accord) is entered into
by and among municipalities and agencies of the San Gabriel Valley and Gateway Cities Region (the
Emerald Necklace Agencies) for the purpose of establishing a network of support, cooperation andcollaboration among Agencies of the San Gabriel Valley and Gateway Cities Region to preserve the rivers
and tributaries in this Region for recreational, open space and native habitat conservation/restoration
purposes. In addition to municipalities, agencies will include water districts, utility companies, County
agencies, conservancy agencies, and other relevant entities.
R ECITALS
WHEREAS, the Emerald Necklace Agencies recognize that the increasingly urbanized development
of the San Gabriel Valley and Gateway Cities Region has reduced the amount of available recreational space
and open space for its residents;
WHEREAS, the Los Angeles, Rio Hondo and San Gabriel Rivers and their tributaries (collectively,
the Watershed) are part of a significant ecological area that is home to a rich variety of plants and animals
and provides a welcome sanctuary for the people who call this Region home;
WHEREAS, the collaborative efforts of the Emerald Necklace Agencies to preserve the Watershed
is urgently needed to protect this ever shrinking sanctuary for humans and wildlife.
NOW, THEREFORE, the Emerald Necklace Agencies agree as follows:
SECTION 1. The Emerald Necklace Agencies acknowledge and agree that:
(a) The Watershed is a precious and invaluable recreational and environmental resource
conferring both tangible as well as intangible benefits to the health and welfare of the
residents of the San Gabriel Valley and Gateway Cities Region;
(b) The preservation of the open space in the Watershed for purposes of recreation,
education and native habitat preservation/restoration is a highly desirable regional
objective. Recreational use includes, but is not limited to, trails for walking, jogging,
bicycling and equestrian use;
(c) In conjunction with the preservation of open space, we agree that a sustainable vision for
water usage and the protection of water resources in the Watershed including water
conservation, water quality protection, and flood management necessitate a multi benefit
approach to greening projects conceived and implemented;
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(d) Fulfillment of this objective is best achieved by the cooperative efforts of agencies in the
region;
(e) The efforts of any one Emerald Necklace Agency to preserve the Watershed produces
benefits for the residents of the San Gabriel Valley and Gateway Cities Region as a
whole by enhancing the overall beauty and value of this precious regional resource;
(f) The Emerald Necklace Agencies demonstrate that preservation and development of
open space in the Watershed is an important regional objective and will increase the
likelihood of outside funding support for such efforts;
(g) Preservation of open space in the Watershed enhances property values and the quality of
life for the residents of the San Gabriel Valley and Gateway Cities Region while also
creating invaluable educational opportunities for the youth of the Region;
(h) Providing meaningful educational and training opportunities for youth living in the
Emerald Necklace region is a critical component for the development and long term
maintenance of the open space network.
SECTION 2. The Emerald Necklace Agencies agree to review and consider requests for mutual
support from one to another in the form of resolutions and correspondence voicing support for the efforts of
any one of the Emerald Necklace Agencies to secure grant funding for the preservation/restoration/operation
of any portion of the Watershed for purposes of multi benefit projects fostering community health, passive
and active recreation, environmental education, native habitat preservation, and open space in the common
interest.
SECTION 3. The Emerald Necklace Agencies agree to foster greater dialogue concerning ways in
which the Emerald Necklace Agencies can work together to develop a sustainable vision for the health and
welfare of residents through a coordinated plan for the preservation and enhancement of open space in the
Watershed for purposes of recreation, environmental education, development and enhancement of regional
trails, (including, but not limited to, trails for walking, jogging, bicycling, and equestrian use), native habitat
conservation/restoration, water conservation, and protection of water resources. We agree to adopt a multi-
benefit approach to greening projects conceived and implemented to include: passive and active recreation,
water conservation, water quality protection, flood management, environmental education, and habitat
enhancement and management for vector prevention.
SECTION 4. This document is not intended to create any financial obligation or commitment on
the part of any one of the Emerald Necklace Agencies. In order to be as effective as possible each Emerald
Necklace Agency may want to provide grant writing and other in kind staff resources in response to
opportunities that arise for developing the Emerald Necklace. Any one of the Emerald Necklace Agencies
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may opt out of this Emerald Necklace Accord upon giving 30 days written notice to the other Emerald
Necklace Agencies listed on the membership list (as updated) referred to in Section 5 below.
SECTION 5. Each agency signing this Emerald Necklace Accord shall be designated an Emerald
Necklace Agency. Each such agency may sign individually and Amigos de los Rios shall coordinate the
distribution of true and correct copies of the fully executed document to all of the Emerald NecklaceAgencies. The Amigos de los Rios shall have the responsibility of maintaining a list of the Emerald
Necklace Agencies, including the address, telephone number, and name and email address of the contact
person for each Emerald Necklace Agency, and shall provide a current membership list to each Emerald
Necklace Agency on or about October 1 st of each year. The Amigos de los Rios shall also notify each
Emerald Necklace Agency in writing (which may be by email) of changes in the membership list, including
new members and changes in contact information, when the Amigos de los Rios is made aware of such
changes.
SECTION 6. Each Emerald Necklace Agency signing this accord commits to be an active
supporter and participant of the process, attending regular meetings, participating in exchange and
dissemination of information, and relevant tasks required to advance the development and implementation of
the regional vision.
SECTION 7. The primary purpose of this document is to build consensus and shared vision for
the principles of the Emerald Necklace and thereby to provide a coordinated network of agencies to offer
support for grant applications and other fundraising, awareness building initiatives required at this time. Asresources become available we will address the need for a more formal governing structure for efficiently
directing the funds towards implementation, maintenance, ongoing education, and youth training for the
Emerald Necklace as appropriate. For now, funding received by individual agencies for projects related to
the Emerald Necklace will be managed by the individual agency receiving the grant award.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Emerald Necklace Agency listed below has executed this Emerald
Necklace Accord as of the date written indicated below the signature of such agency.
By:_________________________________
_________________________________
Mayor/Agency Head
Date:___________City/Agency___________________
By:_______________________________
_______________________________
City Clerk/Board Clerk
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San Gabriel Valley
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La Primeria
LA CountyEquestrian Trail
LA CountyEquestrian Trail
To Angeles ForestEMERALD NECKLACE
SAN GABRIEL & RIO HONDO RIVERS
PROJECT STATUS SUMMARY
LEGENDPARKS
TRAILS
Completed Park Jewel
Park Jewel Project in Process- All Required Funding in Place
Park Jewel Project in Process- Partial Funding in Place
Park Jewel Partial Funding- Results Pending for grantssubmitted
Seeking to Raise Funds
Trail Enhancement ProjectComplete
Trail Enhancement Projectin Process - All Required Fundsin Place
Trail Enhancement ProjectPartial Funding - ResultsPending for grants submitted
Seeking to Raise Funds
Master Plan Funded- In Process
Master Plan Grant FundingSubmitted - Results Pending
Master Plan Funds Sought
Pre-existing Park Jewel
EMERALD NECKLACE COALITION
REGIONAL NETWORK
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Emerald Necklace Fact SheetElements of the Emerald Necklace Serving 62 cities in the San Gabriel and Gateway CitiesRegion
x 2500 plus Acres of Landx 68 Miles of Multi-Benefit River Trailsx 50 miles of Wash and Creek Trailsx Approximately 447 Existing Parksx Approximately 60 Potential Parksx 20,000 Trees Estimated
Community Health & Recreational Opportunitiesx Provide critically needed recreation areas for urban population suffering from chronic
health diseases, hypertension, diabetes, asthma, obesity.x Enhance and Link existing parks and schools into the regional network to expand
recreational opportunities and provide equitable access.x Provide safe places for children after school and programs for residents of all ages
environmental education and healthx Provide Alternative transportation corridors, safe passages to schoolx Environmental Justice, address and restore areas with a disproportionate burden of
infrastructurex Habitat Restoration and urban habitat corridors contact with nature for urban
residents
Conservation Values/ Native Plant Landscapingx Ensure the protection of bio diversityx Assessment of native habitat and conservation plans to protect species or cultural sites
that are unique, rare, threatened or endangered.x Work with regional conservation groups and local stakeholders to consider
conservation in sync with community valuesx Connect with inner-city residents to create native habitats and cultural resourcesx Water conservation and Water Quality Protection
Cultural Heritage Corridor/Environmental Educational Opportunitiesx Moments of history interpreted through park signagex Safe Routes to School Educational Programx Network of Interpretive signage geared toward improving the health of childrenx Parks are built within walking distance or inside schoolsx Outdoor multi-modal learning
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Best Practices in Storm Water Management and the Emerald Necklacex Green infrastructure addresses storm water management in an effective manner,
providing NPDES and TMDL solutions.x The trees prevent 185 acre-feet of water from loading the storm drain systemx Swales, porous paving, and water capture are additional means of filtrationx TMDL and NPDES addressed in a holistic manner, a part of the green infrastructure plan
Urban Forestry, Heat Island Mitigation and the Emerald Necklacex Urban Forestry Practices will:
o Enhance the walkability of the regiono Reduce the costs associated with tree maintenance
x Reduce hypertensionx Preserve Cultural History
Air Quality Benefits and the Emerald Necklacex Each tree does the following:
o Absorbs 10 lbs of air pollutants per year, including 4 lbs of ozone, and 3 lbs ofparticulates
o Cleans 330 lbs of CO2 from the atmosphere per year x Together, the trees will:
o Absorb 100 tons of air pollutants per year, including 40 tons of ozone and 30 tonsof particulates
o Clean 3,300 tons of CO2 from the atmosphere per year
Property Value and the Emerald Necklacex Land within 800 feet of the Emerald Necklace will increase in value up to 15%, while
land between 800 and 1500 feet of the Emerald Necklace will increase in value 1% to3%.
o Amount of increase depends on size of parks and access to parksx A home within 800 feet of the Emerald Necklace valued at $300,000 will increase in
property value to between $309,000 and $342,000x The same home between 800 and 1,500 feet of the Emerald Necklace will increase in
property value to between $303,000 and $309,000x 3,300 acres falls within 800 feet of the Emerald Necklace, and 2,900 acres falls between
800 and 1500 feet from the Emerald Necklacex Increase in property value for the entire Emerald Necklace estimated to $1,000,000,000
Policy Reviewx Best Management Practice Ordinancex Stormwater Managementx Low Impact Developmentsx Tree Maintenance
Green Infrastructure Educationx Green Collar x Youth Design the Cityx Rio Vista Know Your Natives
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PLAY/EXERCISE AREAS
HEALTH
BEAUTY
WATER CONSERVATION
EMERALD NECKLACE COALITION
MULTI-BENEFIT PROJECTS
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SYMBIO-GENESIS The work we have completed to date has been done with a wealth of committed co - leaderpartners. The City of El Monte has taken a proactive leadership position in the implementationof the Emerald Necklace. Our partners across divisions of the County Department of PublicWorks, Army Corp of Engineers, Law Enforcement and Social Service providers as well as withour own the Board of Directors and Board of Governors provide us breadth and depth of visionand experience. We work with local School Districts, fellow community based organizations, todemonstrate that natural and cultural histories are inextricable we see the Emerald necklaceas a regional urban conservation effort and cultural corridor where multi-modal learning, andgreen job training unfold in the urban environment. We have also beneted greatly from thesupport of local elected ofcials: Congressperson Hilda Solis, Los Angeles County SupervisorGloria Molina, Senator Gloria Romero, and Assemblyperson Mike Eng, Chair State Board of Equalization Judy Chu, City Council Members, among others. Hard work, tolerance, knowledgeof each other as partners, forging new connections, friendships & fruitful work relationships arepart of our daily ethic.
createbeautiful
landscapes
educatechildren
discover nature
preserve historyand culture
save water
live healthy play healthy
protect water
protectnature
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NATIVE PLANT LANDSCAPES
PEOPLE / CULTURE
BEAUTY
PARK PROTOTYPES COMPLETED IN 2008
LEARNING SPACES
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RIO VISTA PARK AND LASHBROOK PARK
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Emerald Necklace Green Infrastructure | Los Angeles County
RIO VISTA PARK & TRAILwww.amigosdelosrios.org | 908 E Altadena Dr | Altadena, CA 91001 | t: [626] 791.1611 | f: [626] 791.17
>multi-bene t park
A PAR K RETROFIT, EL MONTE
ACRES: 4.2FUNDER: San Gabriel and Lower Los Angeles Rivers and Mountains Conservancy,Proposition A Supervisor Gloria Molina, Land and Water Conservation FundsRecreation Trail Grant and City of El Monte.
PROJECT TEAM: Amigos with VCA Engineering, Bob Perry, Bret Goldstone andTerra Form Constuction, SGVCC, LACC and CCC
DATE/COST: 2008 / $2.3 million
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Emerald Necklace Green Infrastructure | Los Angeles County
RIO VISTA P ARK & TRAILA PARK RETROFIT, EL MONTE
www.amigosdelosrios.org | 908 E Altadena Dr | Altadena, CA 91001 | t: [626] 791.1611 | f: [626] 791.17
>Water Conservation
>Play & Exercise Areas>Health
This is a pa rk reha bilita tion project to c rea te a s ta te of the a r t rec rea tiona l a nd educa tiona l s itehighlighting the r ich multi-cultur a l his tory of the
The a im is to better connect the community a nd ts chool dis tr ict to the pa rk a nd the r iver .
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5 6.70 5.355 6.70 5.35
6 4.015 6.7436 4.015 6.743
Average water storagevolume: 233.64 liters
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Rio Vista Park Park and Trail
Emerald Necklace
El Monte, California
Rio Vista Park and TrailSupported by Proposition A Supervisor Gloria Molina, Rivers andMountains Conservancy, Land and Water Conservation Funds,Recreation Trail Grant and City of El Monte.Project Team: Amigos de Los Rios and Associate Team
The Rio Vista park project is a rehabilitation of an exsiting park to make it an educational and historic resource. The park has been greened with native plants, and a playground will be developed along with a place for exercise, while therich history of the site will be highlighted by signs and displays discussing topics of local history and culture. In addition tobecoming a state of the art recreational and educational site, our hope is to better connect the community to the park and river, the school district to the park and to the river, and in so doing to establish vital connections between the park and greater network of regional natural resources
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TheTongva/Gabrielino lived,forthousands of years,in thearea thatis now coveredby LosAngeles Countyand parts of Orange County.They started each day with a prayer to bringout the sun and bathed in the waters of theriver. Food was abundant and men chantedwhile fishing and hunting,women sang whiletheygathered plants,seeds,and shell fish,andchildrenlaughedwhile playinginthe river.Thesound of Shamans chanting in their sacredhouse wasever present. Ifyou listen closely,you can still hear the Shamans chants in thewind and theirwhispers in thewater.
Tongva/Gabrielino hunted and fished the seaingreatredwoodandpineblankcanoescalledTe-ott and fished along the shore using largetule canoes.They also crossed to the islandareas to trade with their fellowTongva whochoseto inhabittheisland areas.
Theyspent themonths fromspring to fallgatheringfoodandpreparingitforthe restof the year.They also gathered reeds and
grass to make the different items theyneeded for daily life.Their houses weredomeshaped,and weremadebybendingand tying willow branches into theshapeneededandriverreedsandgrasseswerethenattachedas thatching.The domeshadoneentranceandasmokeholeintheceilingtoletoutthesmokefromthethesmall firethatwas used forlightandforkeeping warm.
Plantsand animalscouldnot becollectedorhunted unless prayerswere madetoaskthepermissionoftheplantandanimalpeople. Songs weresung and melodieswere hummed to ensure the goodnessofthefoodandtomaintaintheallimportantbalanceand connectionin nature.
Tongva/Gabrielino,through their cultureand rituals,havemarked an importantera in the historyof this area and theirsignificancewill foreverbe present.
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RIOVISTA PARK
CULTURAL RESOURCES ELEMENT
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Emerald Necklace Green Infrastructure | Los Angeles County
www.amigosdelosrios.org | 908 E Altadena Dr | Altadena, CA 91001 | t: [626] 791.1611 | f: [626] 791.17
LASHBROOK PARKA RIVER TRAIL ENHANCEMENT, EL MONTE
La shbrook Pa rk, completed in 2006 , is a 1 .8 a cre s ite loca ted on the Emera ld Neckla ce a long the ea s t ba nk of the Rio Hondo Cla ss A bike tra il within Army Corps of Engineers jur isdiction. Funding for the pa rk wa s provided by SupervisMolina s Greening Ins titute. Specimen trees were dona ted by Va lley Cres t a nda dditiona l ma ter ia ls a nd in kind services were provided by loca l bus iness es a ncommunity members .
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Pla nt s igna ge a nd interpretive elements a re in the Tongva la ngua ge. Amenitiesinclude picnic a rea s , benches , wa yfinding s igna ge a nd a wa ter founta in a s a n oa s is for loca l community a nd regiona l tr a il users .
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Emerald Necklace Green Infrastructure | Los Angeles County
www.amigosdelosrios.org | 908 E Altadena Dr | Altadena, CA 91001 | t: [626] 791.1611 | f: [626] 791.17
SAN GABRIEL CANYONFOREST GATEWAYNATURE CENTER, AZUSA
FUNDER: Proposition ASupervisor Gloria Molina &San Gabriel and Lower Los Angeles Rivers andMountains Conservancy
ACRES: 2
DATE/COST: 2008 / $300KPROJECT TEAM: Amigoswith VCA Engineering andOffice of Sustainable Architecture
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SAN GABRIEL CANYON FOREST GATEWAY
NATURE CENTER
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Emerald Necklace Green Infrastructure | Los Angeles County
www.amigosdelosrios.org | 908 E Altadena Dr | Altadena, CA 91001 | t: [626] 791.1611 | f: [626] 791.17
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DURFEE-THOMPSON SCHOOLJOINT USE TRAILJOINT USE PROJECT, EL MONTE
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Emerald Necklace Green Infrastructure | Los Angeles County
www.amigosdelosrios.org |908 E Altadena Dr | Altadena, CA 91001 | t: [626] 791.1611 | f: [626] 791.17
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DURFEE-THOMPSON SCHOOLJOINT USE TRAILJOINT USE PROJECT, EL MONTE
FUNDER: Proposition A Supervisor Gloria MolinaDATE/COST: 2008 / $340K
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PROJECT TEAM: Amigos with VCA Engineering, Stephaie Blanc, SGVCC and LACC
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Em e r a ld Ne c klac e Gree n In fr as tru c tu re | Los Angele s Coun ty
PECK RD. WATER CONSERVATION PAR K-QUARRY REDEVELOPED
www .am igos delo s r io s .o rg | 908 E Altadena Dr | Altadena, CA 91001 | t: [626] 791.1611 | f: [626] 791.17
> c on c ept plan Sustainably Designed Park
Recreation Opportunities & Public Health
Cultural & Natural Heritage
Community Gateways
Air Quality & Stormwater Management
Community Based Design
Habitat Restoration
Environmental Education
Wayfinding & Interpretive Signage
This 200 acre former aggregate quarry has the potential to become a world-class regional park providing critical recreation and wildlife habitat resources.
ACRES: 200FUNDER: San Gabriel and Lower Los Angeles Rivers and Mountains Conservancy,Proposition A Supervisor Gloria Molina
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DATE: 2005-2010
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Emerald Necklace Green Infrastructure | Los Angeles County
www.amigosdelosrios.org | 908 E Altadena Dr | Altadena, CA 91001 | t: [626] 791.1611 | f: [626] 791.17
GIBSON MARIPOSA PARKCOMMUNITY PAR K, EL MONTE
Splash Pad with Leech Field to irrigate surroundingturf & native plantsTrail and Butterfly-themed Playground
Bio-swales, permeable paving & water conservation
Native planting & Butterfly Habitat
Picnic & Community Meeting Areas
Outdoor Classroom & Educational Kiosk
ACRES: 4.3UNDER: San Gabriel and Lower Los Angeles Rivers and Mountains Conservancy,roposition A Supervisor Gloria Molina, State Urban Parks Grant, The City of El Monte
DATE: Construction Drawings 2008ROJECT TEAM: Amigos with VCA Engineering and David Evans Associates
STATE OF THE ART WATERSHED SENSITIVE DESIGNCOMMUNITY DRIVEN DESIGN PROCESS
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Emerald Necklace Green Infrastructure | Los Angeles County
RES TORATIONFEAS IBILITY S TUDIESURBAN RIVER CHANNELS
www.amigosdelosrios.org | 908 E Altadena Dr | Altadena, CA 91001 | t: [626] 791.1611 | f: [626] 791.17
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- Habitat & biology assessments- Restoration of washes
- Urban biodiversity & habitat restoration- Connect urban neighborhoods to natural hydrology- Water resource management
FUNDER: San Gabriel & Lower Los Angeles Rivers and Mountains ConservancyDATE/COST: 2006 / $40KPROJECT TEAM: Amigos with E & H Engineering
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Emerald Necklace Green Infrastructure | Los Angeles County
RES TORATIONFEAS IBILITY S TUDIESURBAN RIVER CHANNELS
www.amigosdelosrios.org | 908 E Altadena Dr | Altadena, CA 91001 | t: [626] 791.1611 | f: [626] 791.17
- Habitat & biology assessments- Restoration of washes
- Urban biodiversity & habitat restoration- Connect urban neighborhoods to natural hydrology- Water resource management
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FUNDER: San Gabriel & Lower Los Angeles Rivers and Mountains ConservancyDATE/COST: 2006 / $140KPROJECT TEAM: Amigos with E & H Engineering and Civitas
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Emerald Necklace Green Infrastructure | Los Angeles County
WAYFINDING &INTERP RETIVE S IGNAGEREGIONAL SIGNAGE SYSTEM
www.amigosdelosrios.org | 908 E Altadena Dr | Altadena, CA 91001 | t: [626] 791.1611 | f: [626] 791.17
>regional signage systemUNDER: San Gabriel and Lower Los Angeles Rivers and Mountains Conservancy, Proposition A Supervisor Gloria Molina
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Emerald Necklace Green Infrastructure | Los Angeles County
P UBLIC TRANSP ORTATIONCORR IDORSCLEAN AIR BUS LINES
www.amigosdelosrios.org | 3244 Santa Anita Ave | Altadena, CA 91001 | t: [626[ 676.5027 | f: [626] 798.2
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- Express community spirit in designbusses & bus shelters
- Celebrate public transportation- Reduce carbon footprint- Save fuel & reduce congestion
- Enhance transportation options- Improve air quality
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Emerald Necklace Potential Funding SourcesAGENCY PROGRAM
FederalU.S. Congress Congressional Appropriations Ear MarkHousing & Urban DevelopmentEnvironmental Protection Agency Environmental Justice Green InfrastructureDepartment of Parks and Recreation Recreational Trail Program
Community Development Block GrantDepartment of Agriculture USDA Forest ServiceDepartment of Interior Department of EnergyDepartment of Transportation
StateCoastal Conservancy Wetland Recovery Project Grant ProgramsDepartment of Water Resources Urban Streams Restoration Program/State Revolving FundProposition 50 Chapter 8: Integrated Regional Water ManagementProposition 50 Chapter 7: Interpretive SignageCalifornia Resources Agency Environmental Enhancement Mitigation ProgramDepartment of Parks and Recreation Land and Water Conservation FundDepartment of Parks and Recreation Habitat Conservation Fund ProgramDepartment of Parks and Recreation Recreational Trails ProgramDepartment of Parks and Recreation Healthy Communities ProgramRivers and Mountains Conservancy Proposition 40Rivers and Mountains Conservancy Proposition 12Rivers and Mountains Conservancy Proposition 84National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System FundsProposition 84 Multiple SourcesDepartment of Water Resources CalFed Bay Delta: Coalition Building, CommunicationsProposition C
County of Los AngelesLos Angeles County Supervisors Proposition A Bond FundsLA County Department of Public Works -Watershed Management Division Discretionary - InfrastructureLos Angeles County Sanitation District - Puente Mitigation - EducationLos Angeles County Department of Parks andRecreation Infrastructure
TransportationMetropolitan Transportation Authority Bike and Trail ImprovementsCaltrans T Grants
Caltrans Environmental Enhancement Mitigation Program
Utility CompaniesMetropolitan Water District Community Partnering ProgramUpper San Gabriel Valley Water District Potential Matching Funds, Curriculum, ProgramsSouthern California Edison ProgramsCentral Basin Water District Potential Matching FundsWater Replenishing DistrictOrchard Valley
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Community Redevelopment Agency Community Development Block GrantHousing Development Agency QuimbyDepartment of Public Works In KindAB 939 Waste Stream
Foundation FundingCalifornia Wellness Foundation ProgramsWeingart Foundation ProgramsResource Legacy Fund Foundation Strategic PlanningCalifornia Community Foundation ProgramsFord Foundation Coalition BuildingAnnanberg Foundation Coalition Building, CommunicationsAhmanson Foundation ProgramsEarth Island Institute ProgramsUnion Pacific Foundation Park DevelopmentLiberty Hill / Ford Foundation Environmental Justice
Corporate Funding
Resource Legacy Fund Foundation Strategic PlanningCalifornia Community Foundation ProgramsLiberty Hill Environmental JusticeFord Foundation Environmental JusticeEmerald Necklace Business Alliance In-kind Support Maintenance/Security Capital Investment
Corporate FoundationsHome DepotStarbucksSouthern California EdisonLongo Toyota
For more information please contact [email protected] .