George Wolfe

LA River Expeditions

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President of LA River Expeditions and Editor of the satirical website, La La Times

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In August, Governor Brown signed a bill that "fundamentally establishes that in the eyes of the State of California, the Los Angeles River is a river, not just a flood control…

Taking a Ride Down the LA River

In August, Governor Brown signed a bill that "fundamentally establishes that in the eyes of the State of California, the Los Angeles River is a river, not just a flood control…

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Last month, the federal EPA declared the Los Angeles River a " traditional navigable waterway ."

Navigating the Los Angeles River

Last month, the federal EPA declared the Los Angeles River a " traditional navigable waterway ."

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The Army Corps of Engineers says the Los Angeles River is not "traditionally navigable." That may not surprise those who see it as a concrete flood control ditch.

The River That Navigation Forgot

The Army Corps of Engineers says the Los Angeles River is not "traditionally navigable." That may not surprise those who see it as a concrete flood control ditch.

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