Amigos De Los Rios

Amigos de Los Rios is a non-profit organization based in Altadena, California. The organization employs 22 people and generates over $10,000 in annual revenue. Amigos de Los Rios envisions creating the "Emerald Necklace," a network of green spaces connecting the forests and mountains of the upper watersheds to the Pacific Ocean coastline and urban river greenways throughout the Los Angeles Basin. Their work focuses on protecting natural areas, restoring habitats, and creating green spaces in urban communities. Amigos de Los Rios collaborates with community leaders, public agencies, and volunteers to achieve their vision. They aim to create a world-class greenspace network that benefits the environment and the well-being of Los Angeles residents. The organization's approach is informed by traditional ecological knowledge and a contemporary interpretation of the 1929 Olmsted Bartholomew LA Basin Plan. Amigos de Los Rios emphasizes equitable access to nature for all communities and seeks to protect urban communities from the threats of climate change. For more information about Amigos de Los Rios and their initiatives, visit their website at amigosdelosrios.org.