The results of the Headwaters to Groundwater Project are now public record. The impact of the study will, hopefully encourage jurisdictional agencies, local stakeholders and community groups to incorporate the research finding into watershed planning, land use policy and community outreach.
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Public Outreach
- Los Angeles Department of Water and Power, Los Angeles County stakeholders - From the project's onset, interested parties, stakeholders, watershed groups, jurisdictions and land managers in the Focus Area were identified and contacted to ensure their participation in meetings. The Project was presented, and attendees were encouraged to review reports and provide comments for incorporation into watershed programs.
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- Community- Local residents and students were invited to participate in water quality monitoring, macro-invertebrate sampling and stream survey. Residents living in closest proximity to the water monitoring sampling sites were most interested and became involved, assisting with water samples for water quality analysis, as well as field measurements and environmental observations.
World Water Monitoring Day (WWND) is an international outreach program to build public awareness and involvement in protecting water resources worldwide. Mountains Restoration Trust's Youth Natural Program used two of our monitoring sites for this event. Girl Scouts sampled and analyzed water using the WWMD kit. Data collected was added to the WWMD web site.
- Integrated Resources Water Management Plan for the region has been in development for several years. The Project's Focus Area falls within the ULARA sub-region. Project members attended the general meetings, and the Project Director served on the Steering Committee. The Project was listed in the plan informing the public that reports were in progress and would be available as completed.
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