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The Team
LA Wildlife Team
NPS Staff
Justin Brown
Biologist for the National Park Service working in the Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area. Justin's work focuses on improving landscape permeability for wildlife in Southern California and focuses on collecting information that is used to make improvements along highways to reduce roadkill and improve permeability across roadways. He also works on projects trying to further understand wildlife resource needs in urbanized environments and how species like coyotes can live conflict free in urban landscapes.
Tori Kuykendall
National Park Service Interpreter - works on interpreting science based information and educating the public about natural and cultural aspects of the Santa Monica Mountains.
Felipe Lepe
National Park Service Interpreter - As an interpretive ranger, Felipe staffs the visitor center and leads educational programs to connect guests to the natural and cultural resources of the Santa Monica Mountains.
Project Partners
This work is lead by the National Park Service, but is only feasible with help from the following organizations that are interested in conserving our native landscape and planning for future conservation.
Santa Monica Mountains Fund (SAMO Fund)
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. You can connect with SAMO Fund through Facebook.
National Park Service
The National Park Service preserves unimpaired the natural and cultural resources and values of the National Park System for the enjoyment, education, and inspiration of this and future generations.
Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area, a unit of the National Park Service, protects more than 155,000 acres of public land and provides recreational opportunities to more than a million visitors each year. Hidden in plain sight from Los Angeles, the mountains offer easy access to surprisingly wild places.
Los Angeles Conservation Corps
The LA Conservation Corps is an environmentally-focused youth development organization. The Corps transforms the lives of youth from disadvantaged communities through work and education. Work projects improve the quality of life for our communities and protect the environment for future generations. Learn more at www.lacorps.org and by following the Corps on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.
The Nature Conservancy (TNC)
The Nature Conservancy is a global non-profit organization dedicated to conserving the lands and waters on which all life depends. With over 1 million members operating in 72 countries, TNC uses a science-based approach to engage in the protection and management of natural resources across California and the world. You can connect with TNC through their Facebook page, and learn more about their urban program in Los Angeles here.
Friends of the Los Angeles River (FOLAR)
Friends of the Los Angeles River (FOLAR) was founded in 1986 to ensure a publicly accessible and ecologically sustainable Los Angeles River by inspiring River stewardship through community engagement, education, advocacy, and thought leadership. Find out more about who they are and what they do on their website: www.folar.org.
Friends of Griffith Park (FoGP)
Friends of Griffith Park is dedicated to preserving and protecting Griffith Park’s natural habitat, biodiversity, and historic features, for current and future generations. FoGP is committed to ensuring that Griffith Park, a public park and Los Angeles’ largest Historic-Cultural Monument, remain open, natural, and free to all citizens of Los Angeles. Connect with them through their website or on Facebook.
Citizens for LA Wildlife (CLAW)
Citizens for Los Angeles Wildlife, Inc. is at the forefront of urban wildlife advocacy. CLAW's mission is to protect wildlife habitats and corridors throughout Los Angeles, restore habitats destroyed by development and educate citizens about how to co-exist with their animal neighbors. Visit their website at www.clawonline.org.
San Fernando Valley Audubon Society
Since 1905, the National Audubon Society has aimed to protect birds and the places they need. The San Fernando Valley Audubon Society is a local chapter that is committed to the conservation of natural resources, increasing the appreciation of bird life, and fostering opportunities for a diverse community to come together. They are successful in our mission through education, presentations, guided bird walks, and a variety other activities. Learn more and get involved at www.sfvaudubon.org.
Heal the Bay
Heal the Bay is an environmental nonprofit dedicated to making the coastal waters and watersheds of Greater Los Angeles safe, healthy and clean. To fulfill our mission, we use science, education, community action, and advocacy. You can connect with Heal the Bay through Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.
National Wildlife Federation
For over 80 years, the National Wildlife Federation has united all Americans to ensure wildlife thrive in a rapidly changing world. The Federation annually engages six million grassroots supporters across the political spectrum in wildlife conservation, education and advocacy, and has a successful history of nationwide conservation work. In California, the Federation leads efforts in urban wildlife conservation work, including joining many partners to build possibly the largest wildlife crossing in the world through its #SaveLACougars campaign. You can connect with the Federation through Facebook and on its #SaveLACougars website.
Sierra Club, Angeles Chapter
At over 125 years old, the Sierra Club is the largest and oldest organization dedicated to
the preservation and conservation of our planet and its wild places. The Angeles Chapter is
the largest chapter in the country and we also offer the most bountiful amount of outings -
day/night hikes, overnight camping, urban experiences, and informational/social gatherings. The chapter office is located in Koreatown on Wilshire Bl. There are 15 regional groups and 28 activity sections in the chapter to serve the members and the general public. The vast amount of the outings offered are free to members and the general public alike. For more info, visit their website.
Others to come as we secure further partnerships to manage cameras.
