Resource Conservation District of the Santa Monica Mountains

Resource Conservation District of the Santa Monica Mountains The RCDSMM works with public and private landowners to conserve natural resources throughout the Santa Monica Mountains and environs.

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 since 1971. 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 pop

ulations, implemented habitat creation and enhancement, and planned interpretive design projects. 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

A few weeks ago our very own Principal Conservation Biologist was crowned as the Grand Marshal of Topanga Days! 👑Rosi Da...
06/09/2026

A few weeks ago our very own Principal Conservation Biologist was crowned as the Grand Marshal of Topanga Days! 👑

Rosi Dagit has been leading our Research & Restoration department for decades, sharing invaluable knowledge about our local mountains and the endangered fish and mighty oak woodlands that dwell within them, whether she's spending time in the field with our biologists, speaking at community events or hiking through the wildlands. 👟

We hope you're lucky enough to catch this fearless woman in the wild, caring for the habitat and species she loves most - or more likely these days, raising her baby grandchild. To all of us & now the newest addition to her family, she'll always be Grandmother Oak. Congrats to our iconic Grand Marshal!🌳

05/29/2026

The Topanga Lagoon Restoration Project Public Meeting: An Update on Design Progress Post Fire is happening in just TWO DAYS! ⏰

Have you rsvp-ed? We want to hear from the public and engage in discussions around design progress following impacts from the Palisades Fire. Whether you're passionate about the ecosystem at Topanga Lagoon & Beach or a casual beach-goer, we want to hear from you! 👀

RSVP at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/topanga-lagoon-restoration-project-public-meeting-tickets-1988605236795?aff=oddtdtcreator

The Topanga Lagoon of the early 1900s is a very different one than the one we know today. 🎥Beach homes, an expansive lag...
05/26/2026

The Topanga Lagoon of the early 1900s is a very different one than the one we know today. 🎥

Beach homes, an expansive lagoon regularly kayaked and canoed upon, an auto court and eventually a bisecting highway were all features of this invaluable space. 🏖

Now, state and county partners are working together to restore the lagoon for the betterment of the people and wildlife of today. Join our upcoming public meeting to learn more: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/topanga-lagoon-restoration-project-public-meeting-tickets-1988605236795?aff=oddtdtcreator

📸 credit: Santa Monica Public Library & the Eric Weinber Collection

Our field team met with the KUPU group a few weeks ago to share ideas on pre and post fire restoration. 🌍KUPU is a commu...
05/20/2026

Our field team met with the KUPU group a few weeks ago to share ideas on pre and post fire restoration. 🌍

KUPU is a community based internship program in Hawaii and was visiting to learn from the CA Conservation Corps model of restoration and mentorship! Such an amazing opportunity to share ideas and collaborate across state (and ocean) lines! 🌊

La próxima reunión pública del Proyecto de Restauración de la Laguna de Topanga se llevará a cabo el domingo 31 de mayo....
05/15/2026

La próxima reunión pública del Proyecto de Restauración de la Laguna de Topanga se llevará a cabo el domingo 31 de mayo. 📣

Las organizaciones asociadas al proyecto compartirán actualizaciones sobre el estado del proyecto tras los incendios de 2025. Acompáñenos en persona o virtualmente y comparta sus historias y recuerdos de la Playa y Laguna Topanga para ayudar a orientar aspectos de su diseño. 🤝

Regístrese en https://www.eventbrite.com/e/topanga-lagoon-restoration-project-public-meeting-tickets-1988605236795

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4505 Las Virgenes Road
Calabasas, CA
91302

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