Inventory of the Gardena Willows Wetland Preserve SPC.2018.062
Deena Marie Santos
California State University Dominguez Hills, Gerth Archives and Special Collections
2023-11-20
University Library South -5039 (Fifth Floor)
1000 E. Victoria St.
Carson, CA 90747
Business Number: 310-243-3895
archives@csudh.edu
Contributing Institution:
California State University Dominguez Hills, Gerth Archives and Special Collections
Title: Gardena Willows Wetland Preserve
Identifier/Call Number: SPC.2018.062
Physical Description:
6 boxes
(six document cases; one media storage box)
Physical Description:
2.87 Linear Feet
Date (inclusive): 1973-2018; undated
Date (bulk): 1990s-2010s
Abstract: The Gardena Willows Wetland Preserve Collection (1973-2018, undated) contains articles, committee notes, and records regarding
the Gardena Willows Wetlands as well as the material related to committees that actively worked on the restoration and preservation
of the Gardena Willows Wetlands.
Language of Material:
English
.
Conditions Governing Access
There are no access restrictions on this collection.
Conditions Governing Use
All requests for permission to publish or quote from manuscripts must be submitted in writing to the Director of Archives
and Special Collections. Permission for publication is given on behalf of Special Collections as the owner of the physical
materials and not intended to include or imply permission of the copyright holder, which must also be obtained.
Preferred Citation
Processing Information
Processed by Deena Marie Santos, 2023.
Scope and Contents
The Gardena Willows Wetland Preserve Collection (1973-2018, undated) contains 6 boxes and 2.87 linear feet of material related
to the Gardena Willows Wetland Prserve. This collection is arranged into 10 series and contains Articles of Corporations,
financial documents, business proposals, educational materials regarding wild life, blueprints, by-laws, agreements, board
meeting minutes, and other materials. The bulk of the material is composed by committees such as the Friends of Garden Willows
Wetlands Preserve, Gardena Willows Committee, Los Angeles Recreation and Open Space Association, Native Gardens, and more.
This collection also includes official Gardena City documents and publications that contain articles regarding the Gardena
Willows Wetlands.
Biographical / Historical
The Gardena Willows is 13.6 acres of land located in the City of Gardena in Los Angeles, CA, which would be known as the Dominguez
Channel. The indigenous people who resided in this region were the Tongva, later named as Gabrielino Indians (named after
the Mission San Gabriel). In the 1970s, the City of Gardena initially planned on filling in The Willows with other uses; however,
local residents pursed resistances in order to save and preserve The Willows. Such types of wildlife that are home to the
Gardena Willows Wetland Preserve include Pacific tree frogs and lizards. The three major willows that are native to the Gardena
Willows Wetland Preserve include Goodding's black willow, arrroyo willows, and narrow leaf willows.
Sources:
Gardena Willows Wetland Preserve Official Website,
https://www.gardenawillows.org/overview
Arrangement
The Gardena Willows Wetland Preserve Collection contains 10 series:
- Series I: City of Gardena, (1992-2017)
- Series II: Friends of the Ballona Wetlands, (2011, undated)
- Series III: Friends of the Garden Willow Wetlands Preserve, (1973-2018, undated)
- Series IV: Friends of the Madrona Marsh, (2005-2008, undated)
- Series V: Gardena Willows Committee, (1994-2011, undated)
- Series VI: Los Angeles Recreation and Open Space Association, (1994-2005, undated)
- Series VII: Native Gardens, (2008-2011)
- Series VIII: Publications, (1994-2016)
- Series VIIII: Recreation and Parks Commission, (1994-2006)
- Series X: South Bay Open Space and Youth Recreation Committee, (1994, undated)
Subjects and Indexing Terms
Gardena (Calif.)
Wetlands
Friends of Gardena Willows Wetland Preserve, Inc.
Series I: City of Gardena
1986-2017, undated
Language of Material: English.
Scope and Contents
This series contains reports, letters, proposals, Gardena council meeting minutes, and other materials related to the Gardena
Willows Wetland created by and referring to the City of Gardena including bakcground information, planning documents, and
blueprints for the perserve, and educational material regarding wildlife; as well as material related to plans and proposals
for the building of ARCO A.M./P.M mini market near the wetlands. Also included is material from the City of Gardena such as
a Gardena Valley Lion's Club 30th Community Recognition Banquet program; "Guide to the 'All American City', Gardena, California";
a Gardena City directory, and other documents.
box 1, folder 1
"A Plan For The Gardena Willows Wetland" (two copies)
March 1999
Language of Material: English.
Scope and Contents
A business plan prepared by Jones and Stokes Associates, Inc. for the City of Gardena for the Gardena Willows Wetland. Contains
two copies of the business plan and proofs of the figures included.
box 1, folder 2
Agreement Regarding Proposed Stream of Lake Alteration
August 19, 1999
Language of Material: English.
Scope and Contents
An agreement from the Department of Fish and Game in the State of California to Mitchell G. Lansdell (City Manager).
box 1, folder 3
ARCO Product Company Materials
March 6, 1996-August 6, 1996, undated
Language of Material: English.
Scope and Contents
Contains all materials that have to do with ARCO Products Company regarding the Gardena Willow Wetlands.
Contains:
- Correspondences & Letters
- Business Card
box 1, folder 4
Council Meeting Agendas and Minutes
May 24, 1999-February 28, 2012
Language of Material: English.
box 1, folder 5
Correspondence and Letters
July 27, 1994-July 26, 2007
Language of Material: English.
box 1, folder 6
Environmental Notes
June 22, 1994-July 1997, undated
Language of Material: English.
Scope and Contents
contains:
- "Gardena Willows - Background"
- "Breeding Birds in the Willows Area"
- Notes About A Botanical Survey
box 1, folder 7
"Final Focused Environmental Impact Report For Zone Change No. 5-85 and General Plan Amendment No. 4-85"
August 1986
Language of Material: English.
Scope and Contents
A business plan prepared by Wildan Associates Planning Services Department for the City of Gardena.
box 1, folder 8
Gardena Family Child Card, "Parent Pages" Vol. 17, Issue No. 2
February 2006
Language of Material: English.
box 1, folder 9
Gardena Valley Lions Club - 30th Community Recognition Banquet (Event Flyer and Program)
January 26, 2012
Language of Material: English.
box 1, folder 10
Student Curriculum
December 10, 2006-February 24, 2007, undated
Language of Material: English.
Scope and Contents
Contains:
- "Willows Wetland Blessing of the Land Ceremony"
- "Schoolyard Native Habitats in a Box - a Pilot Project to Encourage Native Habitat Garden in South Bay Schools" (Syllabus)
- "Early Life on the Flood Plain - A Gabrielino Story" (Leaflet)
- "Life in Our Watershed - Investigating Streams and Water Quality" (Student Handbook)
- "Alternative Plants for the Willows"
- "Butterflies of the Madrona March Preserve" (Graphic)
- "Common Weed" (Graphic)
- "Introduction to Environmental Restoration - A College Level Introductory Course" (Syllabus)
box 1, folder 11
Guide to the "All American City" Gardena
March 1992
Language of Material: English.
Scope and Contents
A guide written by the Gardena City Hall.
box 1, folder 12
"A Plan for the Gardena Willows Wetland" prepared by Jones and Stokes Association, Inc. (Draft of Plan and Memorandums)
February 23, 1999, March 18, 1999,
Language of Material: English.
box 1, folder 13
Letters Opposing Construction of A.M/P.M Mini Market near Wetlands; And Proposal for Native Plant Garden
September 12, 1994; June 4, 1996; November 3, 2008; January 8, 2009
Language of Material: English.
box 1, folder 14
"Live - Work - Play in Gardena", No. 4
January - June 2017
Language of Material: English.
Scope and Contents
A directory published in Gardena, CA.
box 1, folder 15, 16
Memorandums regarding construction of ARCO A.M/P.M. Mini Market; Status of Willows Wetland Nature Center and Restoration Project
June 9, 1994 to February 25, 1999
Language of Material: English.
box 2, folder 1
Mitigation Monitoring Program
undated
Language of Material: English.
Scope and Contents
A 'Mitigation Monitoring Program' for an AM/PM Mini-Mart
box 2, folder 2
Planning and Layout Maps, Includes 5 Year Plan
undated
Language of Material: English.
box 2, folder 3, box 6
Audiovisual Material
April 6, 2006-May 15, 2008, June 2011, June 2, 2012, Undated
Language of Material: English.
Scope and Contents
Contains photography and VHS tapes housed in various mediums.
Contains:
- "Butterflies" (VHS)
- Landscapes (Printed)
- "Native Photos" (CD)
- Negatives
- "Willows" (2 CDs)
box 2, folder 4
Postcard, "Alex Haleigh Gallery"
circa 2006-2007
Language of Material: English.
box 2, folder 5
Public Relations - Event Flyers and Outreach Letters
February 25, 2006-June 27, 2009, undated
Language of Material: English.
Scope and Contents
Contains various flyers for different events such as the Gardena Trivia Bowl, willow clean up events, restoration events,
and notices to the public.
box 2, folder 6
"Practice Requirements of 612A - Tree/Shrub Establishment Bareroot/Containerized Stock"
July 2007
Language of Material: English.
Scope and Contents
Created by the U.S Department of Agriculture Natural Resources Conservation Service, California.
box 2, folder 7
"Resolution No. 1253"
undated
Language of Material: English.
Scope and Contents
A resolution by the Planning and Environmental Quality Commission of the City of Gardena, CA relating to the construction
of an ARCO A.M./P.M. Mini Market.
box 2, folder 8
"Request for Proposal - Planning and Design Services Gardena Willows Wetland Restoration and Nature Center"
January 31, 1996
Language of Material: English.
box 2, folder 9
"South Botanic Garden Japanese Garden Project" (Oversized Layout Map)
Undated
Language of Material: English.
box 2, folder 10
The Willows Bird Survey
June 11, 1994
Language of Material: English.
box 2, folder 11-13
T-Shirts
2006, 2009, 2015
Language of Material: English.
Scope and Contents
Contains T-Shirts given to volunteers annually during Clean Up Days in Gardena.
Contains:
- "City of Gardena Annual Clean-Up Day 2006"
- "Keep Gardena Beautiful - 10th Annual Clean-Up Day"
- "Keep Gardena Beautiful 16th Annual Clean Up Day"
box 2, folder 14, 15
"The Willows Restoration, Interpretation, & Management Plan"
February 6. 1997, June 2007
Language of Material: English.
Scope and Contents
Prepared by Jones and Stokes Associates, Inc for the City of Gardena.
Contains:
- Preliminary Draft
- Unfinalized Draft
box 2, folder 16
Willows Wetland Jurisdictional Report
undated
Language of Material: English.
Scope and Contents
An incomplete report by Joseph G. Johns, President and Chief Executive Officer of Envicom Corporation.
case 3, drawer 3
Department of Public Works planning blueprints, Calvin R. Abe Associates Inc.
September 20, 2001
Series II: Friends of the Ballona Wetlands
2011, undated
Language of Material: English.
Scope and Contents
This series contains a report, plan, and map related to the Ballona Wetland.
box 3, folder 1
"Restoration Report & Plan 2011", Friends of Ballona Wetlands
October 2011
Language of Material: English.
box 3, folder 1
"Features of the Ballona Wetlands Saltmarsh & Dunes" (Map)
Undated
Language of Material: English.
Series III: Friends of the Garden Willow Wetlands Preserve
1973-2018, undated
Language of Material: English.
Scope and Contents
This series has awards and certificates; articles of incorporation; by-laws; agreements; board meeting minutes and agendas;
financial documents; event flyers; and other material regarding the Gardena Willows Wetlands created by and referring to the
committee called "Friends of the Gardena Willows Wetlands Preserve".
box 2, folder 17
Articles of Incorporations; Notification of Lake or Streambed Alteration Invasion Tree Removal and Restoration Project
October 2, 1973 to November 3, 2011
Language of Material: English.
box 3, folder 2
Awards and Certificates
September 16, 2017, undated
Language of Material: English.
Scope and Contents
Contains awards from the following: Beautiful Day, California Legislature, and Lowe's.
box 3, folder 3
City Official Documents - Agreements, Bylaws, and Taxes
January 18. 2007-April 28, 2008, Undated
Language of Material: English.
box 3, folder 4, 5
Committee Meeting Agendas and Minutes
September 7, 2006-August 15, 2012, Undated
Language of Material: English.
box 2, folder 18
Letters, Regarding Native Plant Garden Tour
February 7, 2017
Language of Material: English.
box 3, folder 6
Directories of Southern California Native Plant Nurseries/Growers
Undated
Language of Material: English.
box 3, folder 7
Event and Membership Forms
December 12, 2007 to May 30, 2009, Undated
Language of Material: English.
Scope and Contents
Contains material regarding community outreach in terms of festival events and restoration events in Gardena, CA.
box 3, folder 8
Finances - Budget Reports and Expenses
2000 to May 15, 2012, Undated
Language of Material: English.
box 3, folder 9
Memorandum from the City of Gardena
August 7, 2008
Language of Material: English.
Scope and Contents
Contains a memorandum from Kelly Fujio, Recreation and Human Services Director, to Friends of the Gardena Willows Wetland
regarding the construction of Amphitheatre.
box 3, folder 10
Public Relations - Event Flyers and Press Releases
April 9, 2007 to July 2010, Undated
Language of Material: English.
box 3, folder 11
Stickers and Labels
Undated
Language of Material: English.
box 2, folder 19
Tax Documents
June 2006 to September 30, 2018
Language of Material: English.
box 3, folder 12
"Theodore Payne Foundation; Native Garden Tour" Programs
March 21, 2015 to April 2, 2017
Language of Material: English.
Scope and Contents
The Native Plan Garden Tour was an event that occurred yearly in Los Angeles, CA. Contains the 2015-2016 editions.
box 2, folder 20
Various Committee Sign Up Logs and Member Interest Sheets
August 13, 1996 to July 13, 2006, undated
Language of Material: English.
Conditions Governing Access
Documents in this file are only available for in-person onsite viewing.
box 3, folder 13
Volunteer T-Shirt
undated
Language of Material: English.
Series IV: Friends of the Madrona Marsh
1998-2008, undated
Language of Material: English.
Scope and Contents
This series contains by-laws, letters, a membership form, insurance materials, and a draft agenda created by Friends of the
Madrona Marsh.
box 3, folder 14
By-Laws for the Friends of Madrona Marsh
undated
Language of Material: English.
box 3, folder 14
Letters
July 6, 1998, June 6, 2006
Language of Material: English.
Scope and Contents
Contains letters from the IRS and one letter from Friends of Madrona Marsh to Cheral Sherman, Gardena Willows Wetlands Committee.
box 3, folder 14
Draft Agenda
November 3, 2008
Language of Material: English.
Scope and Contents
Contains the draft agenda for a committee meeting.
box 3, folder 14
"Special Liability Insurance Program (SLIP)" Proposal package and memorandum.
September 29, 2005, undated
Language of Material: English.
box 3, folder 14
Membership Form
undated
Language of Material: English.
Series V: Gardena Willows Committee
1976-2011, undated
Language of Material: English.
Scope and Contents
This series contains meeting agendas, minutes and notes; memorandums; brochures, postcards, a scrapbook, and other material
regarding the Gardena Willows Wetlands created by Gardena Willows Committee.
box 6
"Birds from Son Roser" (VHS)
undated
Language of Material: English.
box 4, folder 1
Concept Sheets - Native Plant Garden
2009, 2011
Language of Material: English.
box 4, folder 2
Correspondence and Letters
June 5, 1997-July 19, 2007
Language of Material: English.
box 4, folder 3
Donald L. Roser Obituary
August 13, 1998
Language of Material: English.
Scope and Contents
Donald L. Roser was an active member of Willows Nature Center.
box 4, folder 4
Finances
November 22, 2011, undated
Language of Material: English.
box 4, folder 5
Meeting Agendas, Minutes, and Notes
December 2, 1976-March 15, 2009; undated
Language of Material: English.
box 4, folder 6
Memorandums regarding project funding, committee meetings, Willows restoration, and other related topics
August 20, 1997 to August 7, 1998
Language of Material: English.
box 4, folder 7
Public Relations
July 13, 2006, undated
Language of Material: English.
Scope and Contents
Contains public relation materials such as brochures, press releases, and tour highlights.
box 4, folder 8
Personal Notes
June 14, 1994-December 19, 2011
Language of Material: English.
box 4, folder 9
Postcards
undated
Language of Material: English.
box 5, folder 10
Scrapbook
April 2009 to December 7, 2010
Language of Material: English.
Series VI: Los Angeles Recreation and Open Space Association
1994-2005, undated
Language of Material: English.
Scope and Contents
This series contains press releases, letters, and other material generated by Los Angeles Recreation and Open Space Association"
(L.A.R.O.S.A). A majority of the material is in relation to the proposed construction of a Smith's Food and Drug Center adjecent
to the Gardena Willows Wetlands.
box 4, folder 10
Proposed commercial development, NW Corner, Artesia, and Vermont (Gardena, CA)
undated
Language of Material: English.
box 4, folder 11
Letters
June 19, 1994-April 28, 2004, Undated
Language of Material: English.
box 4, folder 12
Press Releases
June 20, 1994-July 26, 1994, Undated
Language of Material: English.
box 4, folder 13
Public Hearings
June 8, 1995-July 9, 1996, Undated
Language of Material: English.
Scope and Contents
Contains the material regarding the public hearings of which L.A.R.O.S.A was involved in.
Contains:
- L.A.R.O.S.A vs City of Gardena
- Sherry Roberts & Frank O'Brien vs. City of Gardena
box 4, folder 14
Public Outreach
September 12, 1994-February 24, 2005, Undated
Language of Material: English.
Scope and Contents
Contains public outreach materials including letters to the public, event flyers, and meeting invitations.
box 4, folder 15
Personal Notes (Sherry Roberts)
April 16, 1996, Undated
Language of Material: English.
Series VII: Native Gardens
2008-2011
Language of Material: English.
Scope and Contents
This series contains concept sheets, sketches, maps, materials and supply lists, and other material regarding a plan for the
Native Garden at Gardena Willows.
box 4, folder 16
Drafts and Planning
December 2008, undated
Language of Material: English.
Scope and Contents
Includes a draft called "Rough Outlines for Possible Native Plant Gardens", various unnamed maps of 'Native Gardens', and
a business plan called "Gardens and Dreams: Phase 1".
box 4, folder 16
"Desired Features/Plants"
October 28, 2010-July 8, 2011
Language of Material: English.
box 4, folder 16
Photos
July 8, 2010-October 28, 2010
Language of Material: English.
Related Materials
Contains photos of fencing and people.
box 4, folder 16
Supply List
Undated
Language of Material: English.
Scope and Contents
Contains various different lists of supplies that would be needed to start a garden.
box 4, folder 16
Tentative Plant List
July 19, 2011
Language of Material: English.
Series VIII: Publications
1994-2016
Language of Material: English.
Scope and Contents
This series contains articles mostly from publications such as:
Daily Breeze,
Gardena Valley News, and
Los Angeles Times regarding the subjects of the Garden Willows Wetland and nature.
box 5, folder 1
Daily Breeze
January 3, 1994 to August 1, 2016
Language of Material: English.
Scope and Contents
Published in Torrance, CA.
Contains:
- "Initiative for Nature" by Kathleen Dougherty
- "Impact of Market on Wetland to be Studied" by Lisa Plendl
- "Request Granted" by Unknown
- "Gardena boosts Smith's project" by Lisa Plendl
- "Environmentalists target Market Chain" by Lisa Plendl
- "Gardena's wetland, a green, unseen oasis" by Eddie North-Hager
- "Rescue of Gardena Willows a Generation in the making" by Traci Jai Isaacs
- "A Secret Gardena" by Sandy Mazza
- "The Beetle Buzz Saw" by Sandy Mazza and Aaron Orlowski
box 5, folder 2
Dominguez Today - The Magazine for Alumni & Friends of Cal-State University, Dominguez Hills
Spring 2015
Language of Material: English.
box 5, folder 3
Gardena Valley News
November 11, 1992-June 24, 2010, Undated
Language of Material: English.
Scope and Contents
Published in Gardena, CA. Contains 2 unnumbered issues.
Contains:
- Year 92, Issue No. 18, 20, 24, 25, 29
- Year 105, Issue No. 43
- Year 106, Issue No. 2
- "Proposition A to aid Willow Wetlands park" by Justin Pecot
- "Wetlands give rise to eco-debate" by Gary Luster
- "Wetlands yes, Food King no" by Unknown
- "Prefer Arts Center to Smith's Market" by Unknown
- "Willows area topic of community forum" by Willie Watson
box 5, folder 4
Los Angeles Times
June 15, 1994, July 14, 1994, Undated
Language of Material: English.
Scope and Contents
Published in Los Angeles, CA. Contains articles from the Los Angeles Times.
Contains:
- "Where the Wild Things Are" by Bob Sipchen
- "Location for Gardena Retail Project Assailed" by Susan Woodward
- "Program Helps Youths Get in Touch with Nature" by Susan Woodward
box 5, folder 5
News-Pilot
February 21, 1994
Language of Material: English.
Scope and Contents
Published in San Pedro, CA.
Contains:
- "Area wetlands need protection" by Unkown
box 5, folder 6
The New York Times
June 19, 1994
Language of Material: English.
Scope and Contents
Published in New York City, NY.
Contains:
- "Rebelling Against Disney" by Unknown
box 5, folder 7
Press Telegram
June 24, 1994, July 7, 2006
Language of Material: English.
Scope and Contents
Published in Long Beach, CA.
Contains:
- "Amphibian experts call for global help" by John Biemer
- "A Fancy fox trot" Photography by Ken Kwok
box 5, folder 8
Various Articles from Unknown Publications
October 31, 2000, Undated
Language of Material: English.
Scope and Contents
Contains different articles on the Wetlands and nature subjects from unknown publications.
Contains:
- "Wind in the Willows" by Unknown
- "Relief for Weary Monarchs" by Unknown
- "The New Look of Storm Water Management" by Peter Blundell
box 5, folder 9
The Wall Street Journal - Personal Journal Section
May 2, 2006
Language of Material: English.
Scope and Contents
Published in New York City, NY.
Series IX: Recreation and Parks Commission
1994-2006
Language of Material: English.
Scope and Contents
This series has material contains meeting agendas and meetings, and a monthly reported created by the Recreation and Parks
Commission".
box 4, folder 17
Meeting Agendas and Minutes
September 12, 1994; January 9, 2006
Language of Material: English.
box 4, folder 17
Monthly Report
December 2005
Language of Material: English.
Series X: South Bay Open Space and Youth Recreation Committee
1994, undated
Language of Material: English.
Scope and Contents
The series contains a calendar, letters, and forms created by the South Bay Open Space and Youth Creation Committee. A majority
of the material is in relation to a boycott of the proposed construction of a Smith's Food and Drug Center adjacent to the
Gardena Willows Wetlands.
box 4, folder 18
Calendar
July 1994
Language of Material: English.
box 4, folder 18
Letters
April 29, 1994, May 1, 1994
Language of Material: English.
box 4, folder 18
Forms
undated
Language of Material: English.
Scope and Contents
Contains master copies of membership sign up forms.
box 4, folder 18
Masterlist
July 7, 1994, July 11, 1994
Language of Material: English.
Scope and Contents
Contains master lists of committee to-do lists.