Three years after the Hyperion sewage spill, LA has finally agreed to a $20 million settlement for critical upgrades. But while this is a positive step, ensuring Hyperion’s long-term viability and justice for affected communities, there’s still much more work left to do.

Though recent headlines may suggest these problems are new, the reality is that bacterial contamination, ocean advisories, and beach closures have been worsening in recent years. It’s enough to make any beach-going Angeleno wonder: what’s going on, and is this something people should be worried about?

The final Sepulveda Basin Vision Plan aims to transform the basin into the region's new Central Park, enhancing ecology, community access to nature, and incorporating stormwater capture and treatment.

In the vibrant tapestry of Los Angeles' environmental advocacy, we said goodbye this year to four exceptional individuals whose indomitable spirits shaped the city's landscape for the better: Mark Abramson, Bruce Bell, Cindy Montanez, and Lisa Rapp.

Heal the Bay, LA Waterkeeper, and NRDC worked together to develop Vision 2045, a roadmap for a more sustainable water future for Los Angeles.

In a significant move, the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors officially adopted the First Edition of the Los Angeles County Water Plan (CWP) this past Tuesday, marking a crucial step towards achieving resilient and sustainable water resources for the region.  

With over a quarter of the basin’s available land currently under-utilized, the vision plan process offers a significant opportunity to transform the basin from its dull, degraded present state into one where both humans and the ecosystem can truly thrive.

Los Angeles Waterkeeper remembers Cindy Montañez, a dedicated advocate for her community and a true trailblazer, forging paths in politics and environmental activism with an unwavering spirit.

The Los Angeles County Water Plan was recently released for public review, and it gets a lot of things right. LA Waterkeeper submitted comments on the draft, noting some of the things the Plan gets right and where opportunities for improvement remain.

On June 7, LA Waterkeeper lost a longtime friend and ally with the passing of Dr. Bruce Bell. While probably not a household name to most of our supporters, Dr. Bell played a critical role in the health of LA’s waterways and the success of LA Waterkeeper.

On August 11, Governor Newsom released a new water strategy for the state, warning that water supplies will shrink by 10% over the next twenty years due to climate change. While the plan has been met with mixed reaction, there is a lot to like, including its call to dramatically increase wastewater recycling, stormwater capture and reuse, groundwater remediation, and conservation. Now, we have until the end of the month to ensure the state budget includes sufficient funds to move these programs forward and ensure a resilient water future for California.

In a lawsuit filed by LA Waterkeeper and NRDC, LA County was required to pay $4 million for projects that reduce stormwater runoff and enhance the urban tree canopy. The funding was used by TreePeople to help people retrofit their homes with water filtration and stormwater-capture features, including drought-resistant plants and bioswales.

LA Waterkeeper’s successfully litigated using the Clean Water Act against a waste hauling and recycling facility in the Sun Valley neighborhood of Los Angeles. The funding was used in part to fund the Bradley Plaza and Green Alley, a project led by Pacoima Beautiful that transformed a run-down alley into a greenway for residents to walk, bike and recreate.

MWD Budget Vote Sends Mixed Message on the Agency’s Future Direction, With More Key Votes on the Horizon

The Los Angeles River is one of America’s Most Endangered Rivers® of 2022.

Women are making Her-story every day! Learn more about six exceptional women making waves in the environmental movement.

A case study along Ballona Creek.