Presentation from Claire Robinson

National Forest Foundation Community Collaborative

San Gabriel Mountains National Monument

Reference Maps from Peer

National Monuments & National Recreation Areas

Catalina Island

Los Padres National Forest

Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area

San Bernardino Forest

Joshua Tree National Park

San Bernardino Forest

Cleveland National Forest

Cleveland National Forest

Cleveland National Forest

Los Angeles

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Riverside

Oxnard

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Hesperia

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Valley

San Gabriel National Monument

Chambless

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Barstow Fort Tejon State Historic Park

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Big Tahunga Watershed

Treasured Landscape

USACE LA River Restoration Area

REGIONAL MAP OF PUBLICLY MANAGED LANDS N

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National Angeles Forest

Channel Islands

Anaheim Long Beach

Palos Verdes

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1 in 20 Americans live w/in 1 hour of the San Gabriel & Los Angeles Rivers

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Current MAP SGMNM

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Components of a National Monument Informational Map Graphic: • Clear, recognizable title bar • Iconic image • Iconographic Map

– Main icons: • Camping • Parking • Ranger stations • Picnicking

– Scale and compass • Illustrations of Wildlife

Written Information: • 5-paragraph “summary”

– Welcome, History, Ecology, Community, and information about the guide

• Wildlife and plantlife information – Animals/Birds – Amphibians/reptiles – Fish – Foliage

• Tours • “Know before you go” • People/Community

San Gabriel Mountains

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Mount St Helens National Volcanic Monument

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Other Inclusions: • Multi-lingual kiosks • Trailheads • Parking • Hiking trails • Motorized/non-motorized trails • Interpretive sites • Scenic byways • Archeological sites

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Welcome One in twenty Americans live within ninety minutes of the San Gabriel Mountains National Monument, a 346,000-acre stretch of wilderness that crowns the Los Angeles basin. For Angelenos overwhelmed by the claustrophobic urban sprawl of their hometown, the Monument provides refuge. For tourists seeking easy access to the famed grandeur of the West, the Monument provides adventure. For every one of its 4 million and counting yearly visitors, the Monument provides the antithesis to all things artificial and mundane. Welcome to the backyard you never knew you had—we are so glad you’re here! History 5 million years before President Barack Obama established the San Gabriel National Monument in 2014, the San Andreas Fault forged the first peaks of the San Gabriel Mountains. In time, the mountains would see history written on its slopes. Native Americans cherished the mountains as early as 8,000 years ago, and as such, the Monument contains the best-preserved examples of Gabrielino rock paintings. Gold prospectors clambered through the area in the mid-19th century, setting up mining towns like Eldoradoville along the San Gabriel River’s east fork. And in the 1920s, Edwin Hubble peered out into the night sky from the observatory atop Mt. Wilson and discovered the first galaxy distinct from the Milky Way. In total, more than 600 archaeologically and culturally crucial sites lie within the Monument’s boundaries. Ecology A biodiverse collection of flora and fauna call the San Gabriel Mountains National Monument home. From celebrity species like the California condor and Nelson’s bighorn sheep to rare endemics like Pierson’s lupine and the least Bells’ vireo, nature is on full display throughout the Monument. The varied terrain allows chaparral and woodland biomes to flourish in the Monument’s four unique wilderness areas—San Gabriel, Sheep Mountain, Pleasant View Ridge, Magic Mountain—that, taken collectively, constitute a portion of the rare and precious Mediterranean ecosystem. Green corridors connected to the Monument enable migrating and broad-territory species, including the mountain lion, to roam more freely. Community Miles upon miles of hiking, equestrian, and motorized trails trace through valleys and bend up summits in the San Gabriel National Mountains National Monument. Recreational activities aren’t bound by the width of the trail, though; skiing, picnicking, kayaking, canoeing, and regulated hunting are all encouraged in the Monument. The San Gabriel Mountains represent 70% of accessible open space for citizens of Los Angeles, and the rivers, tributaries, and perennial streams extending out from the watershed within the Monument provide the county with 30% of its drinking water. About this Guide This guide features several maps to help you explore the Monument. On the maps, one can explore the natural and cultural resources and amenities available in the Monument and in surrounding areas. Along with the maps, we have outlined three tours below that will acquaint you with the Monument and some of its classic sights. Use the wildlife guide to identify the animals and plants you spot during your trip.

San Gabriel Mountains

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Children Need Time Outdoors American Children spend 9 minutes on average

outdoors

SAN GABRIEL RIVER

CONNECTING FAMILIES TO NATURE

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Alternative D

Los Angeles Basin – Major Rivers & Protected Lands

San Gabriel Mountains/Angeles National Forest

Santa Monica Mountains Los Angeles

River

San Gabriel River

Rim of the Valley

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Our Backyard - Angeles National Forest

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Languages of Los Angeles 1 AFRIKAANS 21

CHINESE (MANDARIN)

41 HAITIAN CREOLE 61 LITHUANIAN 81 PORTUGUESE 101 TAHITIAN

2 ALBANIAN 22 CORSICAN 42 HAWAIAN 62 LOW SAXON 82 ROMANI 102 TAMIL

3 ALSATIAN 23 CROATIAN 43 HEBREW 63 LUXEMBOURGEOIS 83 ROMANIAN 103 TATAR

4 APACHE 24 CZECH 44 HINDI 64 MACEDONIAN 84 RUSSIAN 104 TELUGU 5 ARABIC 25 DANISH 45 HUNGARIAN 65 MALAGASY 85 SARDINIAN 105 THAI

6 ARMENIAN 26 DUTCH 46 ICELANDIC 66 MALAY 86 SCOTTISH GAELIC 106 TURKISH

7 AZERI 27 ENGLISH 47 INDONESIAN 67 MALAYALAM 87 SERBIAN 107 UDMURT 8 BAMBARA 28 ESPERANTO 48 IRISH GAELIC 68 MALTESE 88 SESOTHO 108 UKRAINIAN 9 BASQUE 29 ESTONIAN 49 ITALIAN 69 MAORI 89 SHIMAORE 109 URDU

10 BELARUSIAN 30 FAROESE 50 JAPANESE 70 MAPUCHE (MAPUDUNGUN) 90 SHONA 110 VIETNAMESE

11 BENGALI 31 FINNISH 51 KABYLIAN 71 MARATHI 91 SINDHI 111 WALOON 12 BERBER 32 FRENCH 52 KANNADA 72 MONGOLIAN 92 SINHALA 112 WELSH

13 BOBO 33 FRISIAN 53 KHMER 73 MORÉ 93 SLOVAK 113 WEST INDIAN CREOLE

14 BOSNIAN 34 FRIULAN 54 KINYARWANDA 74 NORWEGIAN 94 SLOVENIAN 114 XHOSA 15 BRETON 35 GALICIAN 55 KOREAN 75 OCCITAN 95 SOBOTA 115 YIDDISH 16 BULGARIAN 36 GALLO 56 KURDISH 76 ORIYA 96 SONINKÉ 116 YORUBA 17 BURMESE 37 GEORGIAN 57 LAO 77 OSSETIAN 97 SPANISH 117 ZULU 18 CATALAN 38 GERMAN 58 LATIN 78 PAPIAMENTU 98 SWAHILI 19 CHECHEN 39 GREEK 59 LIGURIAN 79 PERSIAN 99 SWEDISH 20 CHEROKEE 40 GUARANÍ 60 LINGALA 80 POLISH 100 TAGALOG

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Our Diversity is our unique character as a Collective Cultural & Natural Heritage is Beauty of LA

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BEACHES & COASTAL TRAIL

EXISTING PARKS

SCHOOLS OVER 5 ACRES

PROPOSED GREENWAYS – URBAN RIVER CORRIDORS

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ANGELES NATIONAL FOREST

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OLMSTED BARTHOLOMEW 1930 Comprehensive trail & greenway

network to connect key natural areas throughout

the LA BASIN and beyond

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Disparity of Access to Natural Areas & to Recreation

- 2011 report from The City Project

EQUITY ISSUES

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Ubiquitous Fires - Resilience

Station Fire of 2009

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Carrizo Plain National Monument

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Los Angeles Basin’s Biodiversity – Endangered species

MOUNTIN YELLOW LEGGED FROG

Nelson’s Bighorn Sheep One of the two species of mountain sheep in the USA, they travel in small herds and the males have distinctive curved horns. Bighorn sheep populations have been dev- astated by hunting, livestock grazing, and climate change.

Mountain Lion Although they have a massive range across the Americas, mountain lions are secretive and elusive.They are solitary and territorial animals that prefer areas with dense un- derbrush for hunting purposes.

Bobcat These smaller wild cats can survive in a range of areas, from urban edges to wetlands. Bobcats are important for limiting the pest population.There is a small population of bobcats in Griffith Park in addition to the national forest.

Gray Fox These foxes are characterized by their surprising abili- ty to climb trees using their strong hooked claws. They often make their dens in hollow stumps or trees. Gray Foxes are abundant throughout lower North America.

Coyote Also abundant in the area, coyotes can travel solo or in groups and are known for their omnivorous diet. They will eat anything from insects to small animals to fruit. Coyotes are clever animals and can run up to 40mph.

California Condor The largest bird in North America with a wingspan of 9.5 feet, California Condors faced near-extinction in the 20th century.The skin of a condor’s neck and head can shift in color depending on mood, which aids in communication.

Bewick’s Wren Although they have virtually disappeared in the east, Be- wick’s Wrens remain abundant in western North Amer- ica. They are characterized by long, flat tailfeathers and a scolding, raspy call, along with a range of other whistles.

California Quail The state bird of California is recognized by its drooping head plume. California Quails forage for seeds in scrubby areas for food and often have large broods. Their flocks are called coveys and can number more than 75 birds.

Spotted Owl Spotted Owls live in old growth forests and are very sen- sitive in habitat changes, which has damaged their popu- lation in the Northwest. Scientists will often study them to understand the health of the ecosystem around them.

Mountain Yellow-Legged Frog These frogs are endangered due to changes in climate and the introduction of predatory nonnative trout into their habitats. They are marked by many variable spots and a yellow underside.

Arroyo Toad An endangered species of toad due to habitat destruc- tion, the Arroyo Toad is nocturnal and spends most of the day underground. Its warty skin is green, gray, or salmon, with a light stripe between its eyes.

California Newt The red skin of this newt contains glands that secrete a deadly toxin. Like most amphibians, the newt lives mostly in water. California newts can live up to 20 years and have few predators due to their toxicity.

San Gabriel Mountains Slender Salamander This salamander can only be found in the San Gabriel Mountains region. It has a wormlike body and a long tail with copper skin.

California Red-Legged Frog This frog is only found in California and is endangered due to invasive species and habitat loss. It is the largest native frog in the western USA and has a distinctive red- dish coloring on its legs and belly.

Arroyo Chub Fish Native only to Southern California, the Arroyo Chub Fish was once abundant in the Arroyo Seco but, after chan- nelization, is no longer found there. It can be found in Big Tujunga Canyon, Santa Ana River, and Malibu Creek.

Santa Ana Sucker This endangered fish has lost major habitat in the urban- ized lengths of the rivers, where flood control has re- stricted the nature rhythm of the water. It has thick lips and a small mouth to vacuum algae from riverbeds.

Threespined Stickleback Also only native to Southern California, sticklebecks are characterized by three spines on their dorsal fins. When they spawn, male sticklebecks develop a red throat and belly, green fins, and blue eyes.

Rainbow Trout Known for their colorful scales, rainbow trout are uni- versally known as a hardy game fish. Although it’s been pushed out of more urbanized areas, it can still be found upstream and in the Angeles National Forest area.

Santa Ana Speckled Dace These fish, a subset of the speckled dace species, can be found at the mouth of the Santa Ana River.They face sim- ilar endangerment concerns due to the urbanization of rivers.

Bigcone Douglas-Fir This fir is only found in Southern California. It has the largest cones of all Douglas firs. They are an “indicator species” - a sign of a healthy ecosystem and a habitat for many rare wildlife species like the Spotted Owls.

California Walnut This large shrub can have 1-5 trunks and thick, furrowed bark. It flowers from April through early May. California Walnuts are vulnerable to endangerment due to develop- ment and overgrazing.

Coast Live Oak This member of the Beech family is the most widespread oak species of Los Angeles County. Its leaves are curled downwards to decrease water loss. Their acorns were used as a great source of protein by Indians and pioneers.

Juniper Tree Junipers are short trees often conical in shape that pro- duce sharp, needle-like leaves.Their leaves and berries are quite fragrant when crushed. Unlike most trees, individual junipers develop either male or female flowers.

Coulter Pine Coulter Pines can grow to be 80 feet tall, and have the heaviest pine cones in the world. Each pinecone can weigh up to 5 pounds.They are often found on steep slopes and most Coulter pines live to 100 years old.

California White Fir The high-elevation white fir tree was used for medicine, building, and household items by Native Americans. It is also popular in the Christmas tree industry.

Coastal Sage Scrub This plant community occurs below 1,500 feet on the slopes of foothills. It is the most endangered vegetation in Southern California. Plants in this group have small, sticky leaves that reduce water loss and are often fragrant.

Joshua Tree The Joshua Tree belongs to the Yucca family and is known for its distinctive twisted shape and foliage. Many birds and insects use Joshua trees for shelter.

Whipple Yucca Despite its appearance, the Whipple Yucca is in the Lily family rather than the Cactus or Succulent. After 8-12 years, the yucca produces a tall flower stalk and then dies. It is abundant among the foothills of the San Gabriels.

Bald Eagle The Bald Eagle is not only the country’s national bird, but also is the only eagle unique to North America.Their wingspans can reach seven and a half feet, and they use this wingspan to soar long distances without flapping.

Canyon Live Oak This evergreen species spans most of the west coast, and it is one of eight native California oaks that can grow to full tree size. Its acorns once accounted for 50% of the food supply for the Native American population.

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GATEWAYS

Entrances to the National Angeles Forest

Entrance City Details Parking Signage Bathroom Water TrashAdventure

Pass?

Mount Baldy

RdClaremont

Ends at Baldy

Village

Yes (Manker Flats

Campground, Icehouse

Canyon Parking)

Yes Yes Yes

Glendora

Mountain RdGlendora

Begins near Glendora

Wilderness Park and

Dalton Canyon

Campground

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Dalton

Canyon)

Route 39 AzusaEnds at

Coldbrook Yes Yes No Yes

Chantry Flat

RdSierra Madre

Ends at Chantry

Flat

Small parking lot available,

but it fills quickly on

weekends/busy days

Yes Yes Yes

Eaton Canyon AltadenaEaton Canyon

Nature Center

Parking lot available,

crowded on weekendsYes Yes Yes No

Mount

Wilson RdPasadena

Leads to Red Box

Picnic AreaYes Yes Yes No Yes

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Legend Examples

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“TOP 12 Features” Name

Affiliation

Name Type Trailheads Difficulty # of Instances

Arroyo Seco River with Park Gabrielino Trail (By JPL) Easy 1

Big Pines Recreation Area Many Easy to Strenuous 1

Bridge to Nowhere Trail East Fork of SG River Strenuous 4

Buckhorn Campground Campground Mount Waterman, Cooper Canyon Falls Easy to Moderate 1

Chantry Flat Area Campground Many Easy to Strenuous 3

Charlton Picnic Area Campground Vetter Mountain Trail Easy 1

Chilao Visitor Center Campground Many Easy to Moderate 2

Cloudburst Summit Summit Burkhart Trailhead to Cooper Canyon Falls Moderate 2

Condor Peak Trail Trail Condor Peak Trailhead Strenuous 2

Crystal Lake Recreation Area Recreation Area West Fork Road, Bear Creek Trail Easy, Moderate 2

Eaton Canyon Trail, Nature Center Eaton Canyon Trail Easy 1

Echo Mountain/Inspiration Point Trail, Summit Trailhead at Cobb Estate Strenuous 1

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All the National Monuments in the U.S.

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All the National Monuments in the U.S.

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All the National Monuments in California

1. BERRYESSA SNOW MOUNTAIN 2. CABRILLO 3. CALIFORNIA COASTAL 4. CARRIZO PLAIN 5. CASTLE MOUNTAINS 6. CESAR E. CHAVEZ 7. DEVILS POSTPILE 8. FORT ORD 9. GIANT SEQUOIA 10. LAVA BEDS 11. MOJAVE TRAILS 12. MUIR WOODS 13. PINNACLES 14. POINT ARENA-STORNETTA UNIT 15. SAND TO SNOW 16. SANTA ROSA AND SAN JACINTO

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Urban National Monuments

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All the National Recreation Areas in the U.S.

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All the National Recreation Areas in the U.S. Run by the Forest Service

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All the National Recreation Areas in California

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LOS ANGELES METRO CENSUS

Lack of parks impacts most racially diverse counties in nation

Latinos 48 % (4.8 million)

Asian Pacific Islanders 15 % (1.4 million)

African Americans 9 % (860,000)

American Indian 1.5 % (72,000)

Whites (not Hispanic) 28 % (2.7 million)

Total Population: 9,832,000

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Richard Louv Founder Children & Nature Network, Journalist Author of eight books about the connections between Family, Nature and Community Nature Deficit Disorder

“….either human race will continue to lose its connection to natural world, or we need a new kind of city – “a nature-rich city”. The Emerald Necklace plan moves urban Los Angeles county towards toward that great goal.”

Emerald Necklace Greenways LOS ANGELES BASIN

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Multi – Objective Greenways – KEYED OFF Urban River Corridors, Creeks Washes Streams

1930 OLMSTED BARTHOLOMEW PLAN FOR LA BASIN

AMIGOS DE LOS RIOS MISSION - BRING HISTORIC PLAN LIFE

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A TALE OF TWO RIVERS

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Green Infrastructure Vision LA BASIN

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Emerald Necklace Expanded Vision Map

USACE LA River Restoration Area

San Gabriel Emerald Necklace Case Study

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Our Backyard - Angeles National Forest

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What does the community want?

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Languages of Los Angeles 1 AFRIKAANS 21

CHINESE (MANDARIN)

41 HAITIAN CREOLE 61 LITHUANIAN 81 PORTUGUESE 101 TAHITIAN

2 ALBANIAN 22 CORSICAN 42 HAWAIAN 62 LOW SAXON 82 ROMANI 102 TAMIL

3 ALSATIAN 23 CROATIAN 43 HEBREW 63 LUXEMBOURGEOIS 83 ROMANIAN 103 TATAR

4 APACHE 24 CZECH 44 HINDI 64 MACEDONIAN 84 RUSSIAN 104 TELUGU 5 ARABIC 25 DANISH 45 HUNGARIAN 65 MALAGASY 85 SARDINIAN 105 THAI

6 ARMENIAN 26 DUTCH 46 ICELANDIC 66 MALAY 86 SCOTTISH GAELIC 106 TURKISH

7 AZERI 27 ENGLISH 47 INDONESIAN 67 MALAYALAM 87 SERBIAN 107 UDMURT 8 BAMBARA 28 ESPERANTO 48 IRISH GAELIC 68 MALTESE 88 SESOTHO 108 UKRAINIAN 9 BASQUE 29 ESTONIAN 49 ITALIAN 69 MAORI 89 SHIMAORE 109 URDU

10 BELARUSIAN 30 FAROESE 50 JAPANESE 70 MAPUCHE (MAPUDUNGUN) 90 SHONA 110 VIETNAMESE

11 BENGALI 31 FINNISH 51 KABYLIAN 71 MARATHI 91 SINDHI 111 WALOON 12 BERBER 32 FRENCH 52 KANNADA 72 MONGOLIAN 92 SINHALA 112 WELSH

13 BOBO 33 FRISIAN 53 KHMER 73 MORÉ 93 SLOVAK 113 WEST INDIAN CREOLE

14 BOSNIAN 34 FRIULAN 54 KINYARWANDA 74 NORWEGIAN 94 SLOVENIAN 114 XHOSA 15 BRETON 35 GALICIAN 55 KOREAN 75 OCCITAN 95 SOBOTA 115 YIDDISH 16 BULGARIAN 36 GALLO 56 KURDISH 76 ORIYA 96 SONINKÉ 116 YORUBA 17 BURMESE 37 GEORGIAN 57 LAO 77 OSSETIAN 97 SPANISH 117 ZULU 18 CATALAN 38 GERMAN 58 LATIN 78 PAPIAMENTU 98 SWAHILI 19 CHECHEN 39 GREEK 59 LIGURIAN 79 PERSIAN 99 SWEDISH 20 CHEROKEE 40 GUARANÍ 60 LINGALA 80 POLISH 100 TAGALOG

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Pacific Ocean

Los Angeles Basin – “Broccoli Stalk”

EMERALD NECKLACE Green Infrastructure

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RIO VISTA PARK

DURFEE THOMPSON PARK

PECK ROAD WATER CONSERVATION PARK

GIBSON MARIPOSA PARK

San Gabriel Canyon

URBAN RIVER GREENWAY

EMERALD NECKLACE

LASHBROOK PARK

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Youth Training

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Tongva Gabrielino Tribe

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PASSIVE ACTIVE INTERLACE •State-of-the-art: Sports Field and Perimeter Nature Trail • Outdoor Interpretive Area / Re Connect to Nature

*Congressional Appropriation- Congresswoman, Hilda Solis partial funding

City of El Monte

Durfee/Thompson School

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BEACHES & COASTAL TRAIL

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SCHOOLS OVER 5 ACRES

PROPOSED GREENWAYS – URBAN RIVER CORRIDORS

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ANGELES NATIONAL FOREST

ANGELES NATIONAL FOREST

OLMSTED BARTHOLOMEW 1930 Comprehensive trail & greenway

network to connect key natural areas throughout

the LA BASIN and beyond