Miles W. Griffis makes good points about the unintended consequences of the changes in river management in Los Angeles that will further displace the displaced (“The invisible anglers of the Los Angeles River,” May 2021). The push-pull of water management in LA that seeks to control, or eliminate, residential/urban runoff should also be explored. Other than during storm events, most of the LA River’s water comes from treatment facilities and runoff. Control the runoff, and you starve the river of water. How do you make the river a centerpiece of your new development plan when you’re cutting off its water supply?
Larry Freilich
Bishop, California
This article appeared in the print edition of the magazine with the headline Los Angeles River’s anglers.
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