A Waterfall in Riverside?

You bet, and not your average lowland Southern California waterfall, either. This waterfall, located in southwestern Riverside, combines two falls: the one at the top is about 10 feet high, and the lower fall plunges 45 feet over a sheer cliff. The year-round stream is running strong even in the fall of this dry year. We at Inland Empire Waterkeeper are taking this local treasure under our wing as a water quality and restoration project. In our first phase, we plan to map the watercourse and surrounding watershed, determine the sources of water, monitor the site for water quality, and develop a plan for protecting the quality of the stream. Eventually, we would like to partner with others to clean up graffiti and trash, remove invasive plants, restore animal habitat, and return the area to as near its natural state as possible. The photo at left shows the upper fall above the main fall. Scroll below to see more photos.

How You Can Help

Currently efforts are focused on the Riverside Land Conservancy to secure property access agreements. Visit our site often for updated information about this project and its effects on water quality in the Santa Ana River. Soon we may be looking for volunteers to help.

Make a donation to Inland Empire Waterkeeper and direct your donation to our Angel Canyon Falls project:  http://www.iewaterkeeper.org/iewaterkeeper/get-involved/donate.asp

The falls are surrounded by lush vegetation, but the rocks are covered in graffiti.

The main fall plunges 45 feet over a cliff. This photo was taken in October.

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