Join us for a bold conversation as we synthesize the past, present and future of the Los Angeles River!

Thursday, September 27th, 2018 - 8:00am - 6:30pm Autry Museum of the American West 4700 Western Heritage Way, Griffith Park, Los Angeles

The 2018 State of the LA River Watershed Symposium will present a decade of water quality, aquatic health and habitat assessment monitoring data, convene diverse stakeholders, and serve to reinvigorate efforts addressing watershed and community health in the region. The Symposium will provide unique opportunities to: ENJOY a networking breakfast, lunch, mixer and poster session. ENGAGE with dynamic speakers and diverse panels on topics such as the historical LA River and its hydrology, forces shaping ecological health, community enhancement, equity and the built environment. CONNECT with agency scientists, non-profit organizations, community-based organizations, academics, and land managers. COLLABORATE to identify shared goals and actionable next steps for a healthy and resilient watershed.

More Information

Symposium Spotlight: The Forces Shaping Ecological Health

Fire, flow, invasive species, and urbanization are the forces shaping the health of the LA River and our streams. This week, we are highlighting The Forces Shaping Ecological Health panel and our experts who will lead the discussion: Wendy Katagi of Stillwater Sciences as Moderator Eric Stein of SCCWRP on The Changing Nature of Flows Isaac Brown of LA Sanitation on Biodiversity in Los Angeles Sophie Parker of The Nature Conservancy on Urbanization: the Symptoms and Opportunities to Promote Ecological Health Stephanie Landregan of UCLA Extension on Ecology and Design in the Urban Landscape  Jon Keeley of USGS on Fire Ecology, Invasive Species, and Forest Management

For more information about these panelists, please visit our UPSTREAM blog. For more event information and to view the full agenda, including our distinguished speakers, please visit our 2018 State of the Los Angeles River Watershed web page. We look forward to coming together, reflecting on what we have accomplished, and considering the important collaborative work that still remains. Register now to join us! And don't forget to complete the registration survey.

Register