San Gabriel Valley Suburban Watershed Protection ProgramThe San Gabriel Valley Suburban Watershed Protection is a coordinated effort that combines community volunteer participation and educational outreach with local municipal efforts to plant and maintain trees within the cities of Monrovia and Arcadia.
Arcadia and Monrovia are situated at the base of the San Gabriel Mountains, that comprise much of the local watershed, and are susceptible to severe damage from runoff, siltation and erosion problems after rain falls or snow begins to melt in the local mountain and canyon areas. The planting and maintenance of approximately 615 trees through this project will help to raise public awareness about urban runoff and erosion issues, while providing a source of shading.
The program is funded through a grant obtained by the Upper District under the Watershed, Wildlife and Parks Improvement Bond Act of 2000 (Proposition 12). Additional funding is provided directly by the Upper District and through in-kind services provided by the cities of Arcadia and Monrovia.
