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The following are studies about the benefits of rivers in urban cities and the benefits of the LA River for its surrounding communities:

“The Regeneration of Urban Blue Spaces: A Public Health Intervention? Reviewing the Evidence” (2022)

“Mental health benefits of long-term exposure to residential green and blue spaces: a systematic review” (2015)

“Health impact assessment of urban waterway decisions” (2015)

“Health benefits of physical activity related to an urban riverside regeneration” (2019)

Oxford Textbook of Nature and Public Health: The role of nature in improving the health of a population (2018)

“Blue space: the importance of water for preference, affect, and restorativeness ratings of natural and built scenes” (2010)

Los Angeles River Fish Passage and Habitat Structures Design Project

LA River Master Plan

“You can (and should) kayak the L.A. River. Here’s how” (2022)

Los Angeles River Environmental Flows Project

ARBOR Ecosystem Restoration Plan

“Could the LA River dry up? Fears grow as cities work to recycle more wastewater” (2022)