--- # 2018 State of the LA River Watershed Symposium Monday, Sep 10 ![](http://d31hzlhk6di2h5.cloudfront.net/20180907/74/b3/1f/47/aba35033cd66c13bc532c703_1304x146.png) | \| **Join us for a bold conversation as we synthesize the past, present and future of the Los Angeles River!** \| \|---\| | |---| | \| \\| \\\| [![](http://d31hzlhk6di2h5.cloudfront.net/20180907/fa/14/76/4b/9b8fede0a1ad67ddb949fdfb_880x574.png)](https://t.e2ma.net/click/pw2s1b/hyaa3r/p8zu6s) \\\| \\\|---\\\| \\| \\|---\\| \| \|---\| | |---| | \| **Thursday, September 27th, 2018 - 8:00am - 6:30pm Autry Museum of the American West** 4700 Western Heritage Way, Griffith Park, Los Angeles \| \|---\| | |---| | \| The 2018 State of the LA River Watershed Symposium will present a decade of water quality, aquatic health and habitat assessment monitoring data, convene diverse stakeholders, and serve to reinvigorate efforts addressing watershed and community health in the region. The Symposium will provide unique opportunities to: **ENJOY** a networking breakfast, lunch, mixer and poster session. **ENGAGE** with dynamic speakers and diverse panels on topics such as the historical LA River and its hydrology, forces shaping ecological health, community enhancement, equity and the built environment. **CONNECT** with agency scientists, non-profit organizations, community-based organizations, academics, and land managers. **COLLABORATE** to identify shared goals and actionable next steps for a healthy and resilient watershed. \| \|---\| | |---| | | |---| | \| \\| [More Information](https://t.e2ma.net/click/pw2s1b/hyaa3r/500u6s) \\| \| \|:-:\| | |---| | \| **Symposium Spotlight: The Forces Shaping Ecological Health** \| \|---\| | |---| | \| \\| ![](http://d31hzlhk6di2h5.cloudfront.net/20180907/1d/e4/cf/6d/777408cee43834082f28bbde_412x560.JPG) \\| \\|---\\| Fire, flow, invasive species, and urbanization are the forces shaping the health of the LA River and our streams. This week, we are highlighting **The Forces Shaping Ecological Health** panel and our experts who will lead the discussion: - **Wendy Katagi of Stillwater Science**s as Moderator - **Eric Stein of SCCWRP** on The Changing Nature of Flows - **Isaac Brown of LA Sanitation** on Biodiversity in Los Angeles - **Sophie Parker of The Nature Conservancy** on Urbanization: the Symptoms and Opportunities to Promote Ecological Health - **Stephanie Landregan of UCLA Extension** on Ecology and Design in the Urban Landscape - **Jon Keeley of USGS on Fire Ecology**, Invasive Species, and Forest Management \| \|---\| | |---| | \| **For more information about these panelists, please visit our [*UPSTREAM* blog](https://t.e2ma.net/click/pw2s1b/hyaa3r/lt1u6s). For more event information and to view the full agenda, including our distinguished speakers, please visit our [2018 State of the Los Angeles River Watershed web page](https://t.e2ma.net/click/pw2s1b/hyaa3r/1l2u6s).** We look forward to coming together, reflecting on what we have accomplished, and considering the important collaborative work that still remains. **Register now to join us! And don't forget to complete the registration survey.** \| \|---\| | |---| | | |---| | \| \\| [Register](https://t.e2ma.net/click/pw2s1b/hyaa3r/he3u6s) \\| \| \|:-:\| | |---| ## Event Information [ ![Brian Goldsmith Vertical R. Col](https://ded2209.inmotionhosting.com/~citywa9/images/ADS%20FOR%202026/brian-goldsmith%20AD.jpg) ](https://ded2209.inmotionhosting.com/~citywa9/component/banners/click/115 "Brian Goldsmith Vertical R. 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