Los Angeles Plans Trash Interceptors in Rivers to Protect Ocean Ecosystem Before 2028 Olympics
Los Angeles County is addressing the significant issue of trash pollution in its rivers, particularly the San Gabriel and Los Angeles rivers, which carry debris into the Pacific Ocean. This pollution affects marine life and coastal communities. In preparation for the 2028 Olympics, a coalition of city, county, state, and private partners plans to install trash-intercepting devices in these rivers. The initiative aims to prevent hundreds of tons of garbage from reaching the ocean. The project, inspired by the Ocean Cleanup, a Netherlands-based nonprofit, involves feasibility studies and collaboration with local officials. The interceptors will capture trash using a conveyor belt system, which will then be transported to shore for disposal. The project also considers the protection of local wildlife, such as the green sea turtles living near the river mouths. 
