CWH works across the Los Angeles region to advance healthier watersheds through science, education, technical assistance, and collaboration with communities and public partners.
CWH connects communities, schools, agencies, and partners with watershed knowledge, resources, events, and opportunities to participate.
CWH collects, analyzes, and shares watershed data to better understand water quality, habitat, stream health, and project performance.
CWH supports collaborative planning, nature-based solutions, and technical assistance for projects that improve watershed and community health.
CWH’s project work supports practical, connected benefits for watersheds, communities, and the agencies working across the region.
1. Water Quality & Watershed Health
Improving local water conditions and supporting healthier watershed systems.
2. Climate Resilience & Urban Cooling
Helping communities manage heat, stormwater, and changing climate conditions.
3. Stream & Habitat Restoration
Restoring stream corridors, habitat, and ecological function for people and wildlife.
4. Community Education & Capacity
Giving residents, schools, and partners tools to understand and care for watersheds.
5. Nature-Based Solutions
Advancing green infrastructure and multi-benefit watershed projects.
6. Sustainable Landscapes & Local Water
Promoting water-efficient landscapes, conservation, and local water resilience.
CWH supports watershed monitoring work that helps track water quality, stream health, and conditions across the Los Angeles River Watershed.
CWH supports watershed coordination, community capacity building, and technical resources connected to the Safe, Clean Water Program and regional watershed planning.
CWH’s habitat restoration and stream-focused work supports healthier ecosystems, wildlife habitat, water quality, and community access to safer, healthier waterways.
CWH works with water agencies and community partners on green streets, alleys, schoolyards, parks, and other living infrastructure projects that demonstrate multi-benefit watershed solutions.
CWH provides resources and technical assistance for climate-appropriate landscape design, maintenance strategies, native plants, and water-efficient landscapes.
CWH supports community-based organizations and Tribal entities through technical assistance, capacity building, and community-led green infrastructure planning.
Browse the Project Library to explore CWH work by program area, project type, status, theme, location, and related resources.