Their involvement is necessary to realize the Master Plan’s goals across the diverse range of stakeholders and communities along the LA River. Advocacy organizations bring passionate and informed stakeholders to the table in addition to seasoned and effective leaders to engage who can champion the Master Plan’s objectives. These partnerships will inform public stewardship through the rich history, experience, and research base of each of these organizations within their respective areas of focus. Furthermore, relying on an abundant set of methods and tools ground-truthed by advocacy organizations based in the region will strengthen the efforts of the Master Plan.

Advocacy organizations include national organizations with broad missions that apply to the LA River, regional institutions, organizations that focus specifically on the LA River, and grassroots organizations that represent the interests of nearby residents. The full list of advocacy organizations can be found in Appendix Volume II: Technical Backup Document.