Gardena Willows Wetland Preserve

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.