Descend with me and LA's first ever urban ecologist into the concrete channel of the Los Angeles River as we discuss novel ecosystems, eminent domain, Greased Lightnin', flood prevention, Ice Cube, soft bottoms, emerald necklaces, and why the LA River is the perfect microcosm of everything LA was, is, and one day could be. 

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Kat’s website 

Jason Wise's website

Juan Crespi’s journal

CalMatters LAPD Helicopters article

Grease Filming Locations 

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