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Resource Conservation District of the Santa Monica Mountains

www.rcdsmm.org

Organization Type:
Government Agency

Mission:
An RCD is a special district authorized under the State Public Resources Code to promote and provide conservation education, to conduct research, and to advise and assist other public agencies and private individuals in the areas of land-use planning, soil and water conservation, wildlife habitat enhancement and restoration, control of exotic plant species, and watershed restoration.

Contact:
RCD Executive Officer
Resource Conservation District of the Santa Monica Mountains
30000 Mulholland Highway
Agoura Hills, CA 91301
Phone: (818) 597-8627
Fax: (818) 597-8630
info@rcdsmm.org

Geographical Focus:
Local

Counties Served:
Los Angeles, Ventura

Activities:
Research, Education, Conservation, Water Monitoring, Water Pollution Prevention

Topic:
Wetlands, Cultural History, Beaches, Wildlife, Watershed Hydrology, Habitat Restoration, Endangered Species, Water Quality/Storm Water Runoff, Bay & Estuary Habitats

Educational Resources:
Field Trips, Library/Lending Materials

Target Audiences:
4th-6th Grades

Group Size Accommodated:
Up to 60

In-Service Training:
Docents/Volunteers, Naturalists, General Public, Policy Makers:
Docent/naturalists who lead school field trips take part in a special training program in order to be accepted into the field trip program. Workshops for general public, government employees, and policy makers vary depending on guest.

Volunteer Opportunities

  Description:
Water quality monitoring projects, revegetation projects, office assistance, and various restoration projects utilize volunteers in many capacities.
  When Needed:
Year-round
  Qualifications:
Enthusiasm, physically fit for projects involving restoration work, climbing in and out of streams for water quality monitoring
  Commitment Required:
Depends on project
  Application/Training:
Depends
  Community Service Documentation:
Yes
  Contact:
RCD Executive Officer
(818) 597-8627


Videos:
For purchase
•  Las Virgenes Creek Streambank Restoration ($5.00)
•  Malibu Lagoon Bird Peninsula Restoration ($5.00)
•  Stable and Horse Management ($5.00)

Service Fee:
School field trips charged based upon the number of students, 60 = $285.00


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