The City of Pasadena invites the Community to a Public Information Meeting for the Eaton Wash Stormwater Capture Project

PASADENA, Calif - The City of Pasadena, as the lead agency, is holding a public information meeting on Wednesday, Nov. 12, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Lamanda Park Branch Library, 140 S. Altadena Dr. for the Eaton Wast Stormwater Capture Project (Project). The meeting will explain and discuss the environmental process for the Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration (IS/MND) for the Project and seek input from the meeting attendees on the scope of issues the IS/MND should address.

Community members are encouraged to join City staff and the project team for an opportunity to:

• Attend a presentation providing an update on the Project and next steps for implementation.
• Learn about the environmental review process for the California Environmental Quality Act's (CEQA's) IS/MND document.
• Connect with staff and the Project team to discuss how the Project will capture and treat stormwater at the Project site, as well as provide new amenities and benefits to the surrounding community.

The Project is proposed on a vacant, City owned parcel, adjacent to Eaton Blanche Park. The Project leverages its 10,294 acre upstream drainage area and proximity to Eaton Wash Channel to improve water quality for the Eaton Wash, the Rio Hondo and Los Angeles Rivers. The Project proposes underground stormwater infiltration and treatment components with above-ground improvements to create an inclusive, multi-benefit passive park space. Proposed aboveground amenities include bioswales and other stormwater features, shaded gathering areas, walking paths, outdoor classrooms, demonstration and community gardens, a dog park, and interpretive signage highlighting the site's history.

The Project is led by the City's Department of Public Works and has been developed in collaboration with Pasadena residents and stakeholders through ongoing outreach and engagement efforts.

For more information, please visit the City of Pasadena's Public Works website: bit.ly/EatonWashProject or contact the Stormwater Program Administrator at [email protected].