Santa Monica Mountains Conservancy Through direct action, alliances, partnerships, and joint powers authorities, the Conservancy's mission is to strategically buy back, preserve, protect, restore, and enhance treasured pieces of Southern California to form an interlinking system of urban, rural and river parks, open space, trails, and wildlife habitats that are easily accessible to the general public. Santa Monica Mountains Conservancy Through direct action, alliances, partnerships, and joint powers authorities, the Conservancy's mission is to strategically buy back, preserve, protect, restore, and enhance treasured pieces of Southern California to form an interlinking system of urban, rural and river parks, open space, trails, and wildlife habitats that are easily accessible to the general public. Santa Monica Mountains Conservancy Through direct action, alliances, partnerships, and joint powers authorities, the Conservancy's mission is to strategically buy back, preserve, protect, restore, and enhance treasured pieces of Southern California to form an interlinking system of urban, rural and river parks, open space, trails, and wildlife habitats that are easily accessible to the general public. WelcomeThe Santa Monica Mountains Conservancy was established by the California State Legislature in 1980. Since that time, it has helped to preserve and open to the public over 75,000 acres of parkland in both urban and wilderness settings.More Latest NewsRudy J. Ortega, Jr. Elected Chair of Santa Monica Mountains ConservancyMore California Governor Gavin Newsom Governor’s website Secretary for Natural Resources Wade Crowfoot Visit His Webpage Conservancy Chairperson Rudy J. Ortega, Jr. Community AccessFind out about programs at Conservancy parks. Learn More Special Event PlanningPlan your wedding, conference, retreat, or party at a Conservancy park. Learn More Filming and PhotographyLooking for the perfect location for a filming or photography shoot? Learn More AnnouncementsClosures Due to Recent Storms: Franklin Canyon Park is open to pedestrians, but the park access road is closed. Red Rock Canyon Park road is closed. Pedestrians may access the park at their own risk. Wilacre Park Fire Road is closed. Single track trail is open. Purchase Permits Fire Prevention Visit Your Parks The Santa Monica Mountains and Rim of the Valley CorridorThe Santa Monica Mountains is the only mountain range to bisect a major metropolitan area—the second largest in the United States. See details Coastal Canyons and BeachesThe Conservancy works with its partners to protect and maximize public access to beaches and coastal parks in the Santa Monica Mountains from Point Mugu to Pacific Palisades See details The Los Angeles RiverSince the early 1990’s, the Santa Monica Mountains Conservancy has been a leader in the regional effort to revitalize the once free-flowing Los Angeles River and its tributaries. The vision is to create a continuous 51-mile recreational greenbelt from the river’s headwaters in the San Fernando Valley, to the Pacific Ocean See details
