Governor Gavin Newsom announced a $3.5 million federal investment to improve access to the San Gabriel Mountains National Monument and a key Southern California water source that provides Los Angeles County with one-third of its water supply.
The investment will support trash removal projects, create new walking trails and install additional restrooms on a popular stretch of the San Gabriel River used primarily for recreation.
“This collaborative effort is a win-win that will improve an important source of water for Southern California communities, deliver a healthier watershed for native species and enhance outdoor access for millions in the Los Angeles Basin,” Newsom said. "California will continue working with partners across the board to protect and preserve our common home.”
The State Water Board awarded an initial $1.5 million grant for the San Gabriel project and is planning an additional $2 million investment over the next three years through funding from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s Nonpoint Source Pollution Management Program. The investment will reportedly enhance river access, protect fragile forest and riparian habitat and improve conditions for sensitive species, including the endangered Santa Ana sucker. Construction on the project’s first phase is expected to start early next year and will include an access trail and stairs to the riverbank, native plant restoration, increased trash bins and dumpsters and an asphalt parking lot.
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