The Balance of Controlling and Recovering the River

<Tab/>The Los Angeles River stands as a relic of the physical, economic and intellectual landscape of Los Angeles' history. The Los Angeles River is indeed an integral part of L.A. and it is crucial to remember that the "L.A. River is where L.A. was founded" (Price, "In the Beginning"). In addition, the Los Angeles River Task Force concludes that in "the years since the river was paved, …

…about far more than the river itself, it is about L.A. and beyond, because it formed the origins of the city" (Price, "In the Beginning"). It is more wise, to choose to restore the Los Angeles River so that it can provide the city with fresh water and by removing the concrete, will allow for the recycling of water. Therefore, this decision in restoring the river would save money and more time and effort.