Boaters Plan Descent of "Non-Navigable" River in Los Angeles River Expedition 2008 (J

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An eclectic group of Los Angeles residents is scheduled to kayak and canoe the full 52-mile length of the Los Angeles River on July 25-27, in an effort to raise consciousness about the river and several master plans devoted to cleaning, reviving and greenscaping the much-maligned river. The expedition has garnered attention recently due to legal battles over what constitutes a "traditional navigable water" -- with the ability to float a boat being one of the criteria. Decisions stemming from the case of the Los Angeles River will determine whether federal Clean Water Act standards will be upheld for the Los Angeles River watershed as well as other waterways throughout the country. (PRWeb Jul 10, 2008)

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