| Project: |
Compton Creek Earthen Bottom Feasibility Study |
| Location: |
Compton, California |
| Client: |
Los Angeles & San Gabriel Rivers Watershed Council |
| Size: |
2.7 miles |
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Facts:
- Compton Creek is a major tributary of the Los
Angeles River and runs a total of 8.5 miles.
- Compton Creek is a 42.1 square miles sub-wa- tershed within the Los Angeles River Watershed
- The watershed is highly urbanized; only 3.3% of the land is open space, parks, agriculture, or vacant. The Compton Creek Watershed is predominantly residential, comprised of small single family homes, multifamily units, and significant areas of commercial and industrial
facilities.
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Challenge: Determine the level of restoration feasible for a severely altered ecosystem and creek.
Solution: This Feasibility Study addresses hydrological, ecological, and recreational enhancements to the approximately 2.5 mile long earthen bottom segment of Compton Creek. The feasibility study proposes a vision and guidelines for future projects along the earthen bottom portion or the Creek and accomplishes the following:
- Applies hydrologic/hydraulic modeling techniques in order to understand baseline conditions and the effects of the proposed improvements
- Sets goals of maintaining or improving the existing stormwater capacity of the channel.
- Creates opportunities to enhance wildlife habitat in the creek.
- Transforms an urban flood control channel into a vital public open space
network and bikeway.
- Improves water quality and protects the watershed from flooding downstream
- Proposes an implementation strategy for a continuous greenway system
including wetland, riparian, and upland habitat.
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