The Resource Conservation District of the Santa Monica Mountains (RCDSMM) has proudly served the local community with its programs in watershed management, restoration, research and education for almost 50 years. The RCDSMM has planned and implemented riparian and wetland restoration projects, conducted monitoring for various sensitive habitats and species, worked toward the recovery of endangered fish populations, implemented habitat creation and enhancement, and planned interpretive design projects.
The RCDSMM works with public and private landowners to conserve natural resources throughout the Santa Monica Mountains and environs. We focus on the following in our projects and activities:
- Restoring native habitat and monitoring endangered species
- Providing environmental education to local schools
- Translating scientific research into practical solutions
- Promoting water conservation and improving water quality
- Collaborating on local projects with our partners, including local, state and federal agencies and organizations
- Offering a variety of volunteer opportunities
Senior Conservation Biologist Rosi Dagit testified at the State Senate Natural Resources and Water Committee Informational Hearing hosted by Senator Fran Pavley.
Click here for a link to the audio recording of the hearing.
ADOPT A TOPANGA TURTLE
GIVE A MEMORABLE GIFT AND SUPPORT THE RCDSMM AND THE LOCAL TURTLE POPULATION BY ADOPTING ONE OF THE NATIVE SOUTHWESTERN POND TURTLES! SEE PDF FOR MORE DETAILS!
ALERT!
Please be on the lookout for a new threat to oaks! For more information on the gold-spotted oak borer (GSOB), go to http://groups.ucanr.org/GSOB/.
GSOB is transported by firewood: Oak_Firewood_Advisory
If you see oaks with signs of damage, please fill out this survey: Citizen_Monitoring_Survey