Los Angeles, CA — Today, Los Angeles County Supervisor Janice Hahn appointed Long Beach environmental leader Dan Knapp to the Los Angeles County Watershed Area Steering Committee for the Lower San Gabriel River. The Watershed Area Steering Committees are area-based committees that review proposed projects and develop investment plans for their watershed.
“Dan has proven himself throughout his many years of experience in the environmental field. He is committed to responsible stewardship and brings an impressive level of knowledge,” said Hahn. “I’m very thankful for the work he has done in this role and the strong expertise that he continues to bring to the table for our County.”
Dan brings more than two decades of environmental work and experience to this role. He currently serves as the Executive Director/ Chief Executive Officer of the Conservation Corps of Long Beach. He is an appointed member of the Los Angeles River Steering Committee, a member of LA Metro’s Urban Greening Technical Advisory Committee, and the Lower LA River Revitalization (AB 530) Plan Team.
“I’m honored and excited to continue to serve the Lower San Gabriel River watershed,” said Dan. “I’m committed to empowering our communities to develop programs and projects that serve all and I look forward to working with my fellow committee members to bring worthy projects forward.”