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SGV Water Action

Location
San Gabriel Valley
Project Category
Water, Parks, and Greening
Status
Ongoing

SGV Water Action aims to engage San Gabriel Valley residents in experiencing and protecting their local watersheds through the following programming:

  • Public Transit Adventures: Participants visit different parts of LA County watersheds such as Santa Monica and Long Beach, utilizing public transportation for fun days in nature while learning about how water flows through our communities.
  • Community Bike Rides: Guided, family-friendly bike tours in the community as water and nature-based learning opportunities such as visiting Santa Fe Dam and Merced Avenue Greenway.  
  • Tabling at Community Events: Attending community events in the San Gabriel Valley to inform, educate, and encourage people to engage with the Safe Clean Water Program.
  • Youth Participatory Action Research: The Water Youth Fellowship at Gabrielino High has equipped ten high school students to learn, engage, and grow as water leaders by identifying opportunities for multi-benefit stormwater capture projects at their school.
  • Community Based Action Research: The Baldwin Park Community Leadership Program aims to provide ten community members in Baldwin Park and its surrounding communities (El Monte, South El Monte, West Covina, Irwindale, La Puente, Avocado Heights, Valinda, West Puente Valley) with the opportunity to learn, engage, and grow as active community leaders while co-developing solutions to local environmental issues.

SGV Water Action is funded by the Water Foundation and the Safe Clean Water Program. The Safe, Clean Water Program (SCWP) is a Los Angeles County initiative that funds projects to capture, clean, and conserve local water. It helps reduce pollution in rivers, lakes, and the ocean while increasing local water supplies. The program supports green infrastructure, habitat restoration, and community education about water conservation and watershed health. By investing in these projects, the SCWP creates safer, cleaner waterways and strengthens communities across Los Angeles County.

Upcoming EVENTS

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Electric Cargo Bike Demo

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Apr 19, 2026
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9:00 am
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11:30 am
10900 Mulhall St El Monte, CA 91731
ActiveSGV invites you to a hands-on demo event where you can learn and witness the amazing capabilities of E-Family/Cargo bikes!
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Beginner Friendly Community Bike Ride

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Apr 26, 2026
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9:00 am
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12:30 pm
10900 Mulhall St El Monte, CA 91731
Get ready for a fun day out at Zamora Park! Roll out for a 5-mile cruise starting from the Jeff Seymour Family Center! Whether you’re hopping on a GoSGV e-bike or bringing your own favorite set of wheels, it’s the perfect day for an intermediate ride through the heart of El Monte!

Volunteer with us

ActiveSGV Rain Gardens Volunteer Day in Duarte

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Apr 16, 2026
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8:30 am
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12:30 pm
2436 Calmia Road Duarte, CA 91010
The ActiveSGV Rain Gardens Team invites you to volunteer with us! Together we'll be transforming a community member's garden into a water-saving, habitat-rich ecosystem — and you'll learn practical skills you can use at home.

ActiveSGV Rain Gardens Volunteer Day in Alhambra

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Apr 19, 2026
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8:30 am
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12:30 pm
901 South 1st Street Alhambra, CA 91801
The ActiveSGV Rain Gardens Team invites you to volunteer with us! Together we'll be transforming a community member's garden into a water-saving, habitat-rich ecosystem — and you'll learn practical skills you can use at home.

ActiveSGV Rain Gardens Volunteer Day in San Gabriel

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Apr 23, 2026
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8:30 am
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12:30 pm
723 Montecito Drive San Gabriel, CA 91776
The ActiveSGV Rain Gardens Team invites you to volunteer with us! Together we'll be transforming a community member's garden into a water-saving, habitat-rich ecosystem — and you'll learn practical skills you can use at home.

Upcoming Easy Access Events

Square flyer for an ActiveSGV E-asy Access bike ride. At the top, orange text reads, “Free Event | 13 Miles | Giveaways!” Below is a photo of four people riding bikes on a river trail with mountains and power lines in the background. Large blue text says, “EASY ACCESS.” Orange text below reads, “Ride with AARP to La Madera Gardens and Soundbath.” Body text says, “Ride with ActiveSGV and AARP to La Madera Community Garden for a guided tour, relaxing sound bath, plants for sale, and a community raffle.” Event details list Saturday, April 18, 2026, from 8 AM to 12 PM at Jeff Seymour Family Center, 10900 Mulhall Street, El Monte. Logos for El Monte City School District, Jeff Seymour Family Center, and ActiveSGV appear on the right, with an image of a white e-bike at the bottom.

Easy Access: Earth Day Ride with AARP to La Madera Gardens and Soundbath

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Apr 18, 2026
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8:00 am
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12:00 pm
10900 Mulhall St El Monte, CA 91731
Ride with ActiveSGV and AARP to La Madera Community Garden for a guided tour, relaxing sound bath, plants for sale, and a community raffle.

Easy Access Pop-Up: Walnut Creek Nature Park - 2 HOURS FREE E-BIKE RIDES

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Apr 19, 2026
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8:00 am
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2:00 pm
701 Frazier Street Baldwin Park, CA 91706
Join us at Walnut Creek Nature Park in Baldwin Park for our Easy Access Pop-Up and explore the trails on an e-bike! Simply bring a valid ID to enjoy a free two-hour ride and experience the beautiful surroundings on two wheels. No RSVP necessary!

Easy Access Pop-Up: Walnut Creek Nature Park - 2 HOURS FREE E-BIKE RIDES

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Apr 26, 2026
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8:00 am
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2:00 pm
701 Frazier Street Baldwin Park, CA 91706
Join us at Walnut Creek Nature Park in Baldwin Park for our Easy Access Pop-Up and explore the trails on an e-bike! Simply bring a valid ID to enjoy a free two-hour ride and experience the beautiful surroundings on two wheels. No RSVP necessary!