The Discovery Center has been in the planning and conceptual design phase for over 10 years. The Discovery Center Authority, a Joint Powers Authority, was created in January 2006 in order to make the Center a reality.
The Discovery Center will present the story of the San Gabriel River watershed, emphasize the importance of water resources and the natural values of the watershed, and provide educational and outdoor experiences for people of all ages. The Center will also continue the cultural, natural history and ecosystems messages; and outdoor experiences presented by the L. A. County Department of Parks and Recreation at the existing Nature Center. The following statements will guide the Authority in its development of the Center.
The mission of them is to inspire environmental stewardship by providing accessible and engaging watershed and environmental education to the public.