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2012 was quite a year!

Dear Friend, As our 2012 year comes to close, we would like to take the time to thank each and every one of our supporters that have given so much time and energy to our cause. YOU have helped, in some way, shape or form, to create a regional Emerald Necklace of sustainable open spaces…
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Billboard site lots an oases for nature in L.A.

Amigos de los Rios dedication to developing green infrastructure is highlighted in Carren Jao’s article on KCET.org – Departures Turning Billboard Lots into Green Oases. Learn more about billboard lot park – Alfred Madrid Middle School Park.

Amigos de los Rios Selected by First 5 LA to build Tot Parks and Nature Trails

LOS ANGELES, CA  (June 2012) Amigos de los Rios was selected by First 5 LA to build 10 Tot Parks and Trails in the cities of Artesia, Downey, El Monte, South El Monte and Paramount. Tot Parks and Trails will provide children in under served areas of Los Angeles County a safe place to play.…
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Peck Water Conservation Park Reviews

Oct. 9 2012 – Check out a recent review of Peck Water Conservation Park on Arcadia Patch.    

American Planning Association

American Planning Association Los Angeles  – “Comprehensive Plan Award Large Jurisdiction” 2012  for our participation in the El Monte General Plan Parks & Recreation Element – El Monte, California

Gloria Molina Announces Makeovers for Two South Gate Parks Along Los Angeles River

Circle Park and Hollydale Regional Park to Receive $640,000 in Upgrades LOS ANGELES (February 1, 2011)—Los Angeles County Supervisor Gloria Molina announced today that the county will partner with Amigos de lo Rios on two Los Angeles River park projects in the City of South Gate. “Southeast Los Angeles families live in one of the…
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