We ARE WIth you!
Amid the intense wildfires affecting the place we all call home; Santa Monica Mountains Fund wants to extend a full-hearted thank you. Thank you to all the firefighters, 1st responders, and volunteers who have put their lives on hold to serve our community. Thank you to every single supporter who is reaching out looking for any way to lend a hand. Although we are still determining the proper next steps, we can assure you that every member of SAMO Fund is eager to take action in supporting our community and protecting wildlife.
As of right now, we are still discovering the full extent of the fires impact in the Santa Monica Mountains. If you are looking for a way to urgently get involved in our wildfire resiliency and restoration efforts, please check The Outdoors Calendar weekly for planting and restoration events. All of the efforts we include on the calendar contribute to changing the landscape in the Santa Monica Mountains. We will also continue to keep you updated on our wildfire resiliency efforts as we respond to the situation with full force but would like to take a moment to remind everyone that healing and regrowth is not a linear path. Wildlife will require extra patience and care to gain strength, and as will you.
You and your loved ones are in our thoughts and despite the current circumstances, we urge you to find time to allow yourself to heal. We need you; your community needs you, and we are here for you. For resources, volunteer opportunities, and more please stay up to date with our social media posts.
We have no doubt that this community will grow stronger and more resilient as we face the impacts of the fires together.
As We Figure it Out, Please Volunteer!
See The Outdoors Calendar for activities that help the Santa Monica Mountains!
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WHY DONATE TO OUR PARKS?
National Parks are one of America’s “Best Ideas”, but unfortunately decreases in Federal Funding have left the National Park Service chronically underfunded for the past decade or so, despite their increase in visitor numbers. Almost $12 billion are needed for infrastructure repairs, maintenance and protection of our parks and their iconic and unique vistas, outdoor spaces and natural and historic wonders. (NPCA)
While the Biden administration is investing in modernizing National Parks and responding to conservation needs and climate change programs, there is a need for further investment (NPS). Consequently, many of the large, iconic national parks across the country have entered into partnerships with Non-Profit Organizations, such as SAMO Fund to help towards their annual funding goals.
Santa Monica Mountains Fund works to encourage appreciation and understanding of the Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area by supporting its National Park Service programs
The Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area (SMMNRA) encompasses homelands of indigenous people commonly referred to as the Chumash people (in the Western SMMNRA) and the Tongva people (in the Eastern end of the SMMNRA).
Paramount Project
Paramount Ranch is a historic movie backlot situated within the boundaries of the Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area.
In 2018, the Woolsey fire destroyed most of the ranch. SAMO Fund is working with the National Park Service to restore this unique, historic ranch.
Mountain Lions
The small population of mountain lions in and around the Santa Monica Mountains are under threat. Nearly all our mountain lions tested are shown to be contaminated with anti-coagulant rodenticide and they face problems as they move around our area.
Native Plant Nursery
In 2019, Metabolic Studio awarded SAMO Fund a grant to support the revitalization of the NPS Native Plant Nursery at Rancho Sierra Vista.
