SAMO Fund Projects
Santa Monica Mountains Fund Exists To Protect and Facilitate Appreciation of this Unique Area
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Wildlife Research
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Wildlife Crossing Nursery
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Break the Poison Chain
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Nature Neighbor
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SAMO Youth
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Open Outdoors For Everyone
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Native Plant Nursery
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Monarchs & Milkweed
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Oxnard Young Ecologists
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Trail Maintenance
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Restoring The Park
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Paramount Project
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Cultural Preservation
Our MISSion
The Santa Monica Mountains Fund works to protect and encourage appreciation and understanding of the Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area.
The Fund achieves this by supporting National Park Service efforts in education, science, research, improved facilities, citizen engagement, stewardship and philanthropy.
Our History
The Santa Monica Mountains Fund was established in 1988 to support education and the protection of resources in the Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area. Originally incorporated as the Santa Monica Mountains Parklands Association, the organization was formed by concerned citizens to represent the interests of the public in the development of parklands and recreation opportunities within the mountains.
how we work
The Santa Monica Mountains Fund is the official non-profit supporting the National Park Service (NPS) in the Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area. As such, the Fund works closely with NPS management to allocate funds, resources and our own staff time to support scientific research, trails and ecological maintenance, restoration projects and education for elementary through college students.