Congressman Sherman Announces Grand Opening of Bull Creek Channel Ecosystem Restoration Project in Sepulveda Basin

Washington, D.C. - Congressman Brad Sherman (Sherman Oaks) was joined by Councilmember Tony Cardenas, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and representatives of the Los Angeles Department of Recreation and Parks to mark the completion of the $5.2 million Bull Creek Channel Ecosystem Restoration Project located at the Anthony C. Beilenson Park in the Sepulveda Basin.

“The Bull Creek project fulfills our promise of restoring wildlife and native habitat in the channel while providing park visitors better access to this unique recreational area in the San Fernando Valley. For years, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and Los Angeles Department of Recreation and Parks have worked to bring new life to this corner of the Sepulveda Basin, and continue to develop environmental and recreational projects to improve the environment and to provide places where children and families can play and enjoy nature,” said Congressman Sherman.

Over the course of this project, Congressman Sherman has secured $2.5 million in federal funding toward the restoration of Bull Creek.

The Bull Creek Channel Ecosystem Restoration Project features nearly 28 acres of aquatic, riparian and native upland habitat along the channel just south of Victory Boulevard. Pedestrian bridges provide public access to trails within the project area that connect to the Lake Balboa pedestrian path and offer opportunities to view wildlife in the channel.

The Sepulveda Basin is a 2,097-acre federally owned flood control area. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers currently leases nearly 1,600 acres to the City of Los Angeles for recreational purposes. The Sepulveda Basin Recreation Area is comprised of Woodley Park, Beilenson Park, three golf courses, Hjelte Sports Field, tennis courts, Balboa Recreation Center, a dog park, cricket fields, the Japanese Garden Center and numerous playing fields and picnic areas.