Down By the Los Angeles River Insects Adding a fascinating chapter to

Adding a fascinating chapter to the story of California's remarkable biodiversity

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a comprehensive index

smaller pine common in the California deserts

Down By the Los Angeles River Insects Adding a fascinating chapter toDown by the Los Angeles River presents a river that reflects the heart of LA itself. Unknown to many Angelenos, the Los Angeles River wends its way through LA, from the San Gabriel Mountains to the Pacific Ocean. For years, much of the river has been culverted in concrete channels, hidden from view except as an occasional backdrop to gritty Hollywood movie scenes. Recently, the river has seen a renaissance, with organizations such as Friends of the