The L.A. River, Navigability, and the Future of Watershed Development

The Army Corps of Engineers recently determined what sections of the LA River are "navigable." This decision will have significant impacts on how the LA River is managed.

The L.A. River, Navigability, and the Future of Watershed DevelopmentPhoto Credit: Flickr the Max Volta

Planetizen's Assistant Editor Nate Berg investigates the impact of recent court decisions on the Los Angeles River, and how it may affect development on the watersheds of rivers and waterways across the country.  Read the full article HERE.

The article includes quotes thoughout from Sean Hecht, executive director of the Environmental Law Center at the University of California Los Angeles School of Law

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