THE LATEST DEALS TO SAVE NATURAL LANDS IN L.A.
DMCA 5/30/2025
Update on existing Desert and Mountain Conservation Authority (DMCA) fee simple and conservation easement land interests.
DMCA Land Interests 5-2025
https://smmc.civicweb.net/document/55876/DMCA%20Land%20Interests%205-2025.pdf?handle=9ED4D2D243614E7B95ECDC1C5ED3DD61
--Andora-Chatsworth
--Big Tujunga
--Joshua Ranch-Palmdale
--Canyon Hills-Whitebird
--assorted Antelope valley
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ANTELOPE VALLEY:
Update on properties acquired by the Mountains Recreation and Conservation Authority (MRCA) in the Antelope Valley since fall 2022.
--Big Rock Wash, 2.5 acres, saved 5/2023
https://smmc.civicweb.net/document/55877/Big%20Rock%20Wash.pdf?handle=4922FA57836B47A29FE4E22CDCCFEDE6
--NE Lancaster area, 72 acres, saved 5/2023
https://smmc.civicweb.net/document/55881/NE%20Lancaster%20area.pdf?handle=02FBC16D05BC44B19DB626E53920107B
--Lake Los Angeles, 2.5 acres, saved 2/2024
https://smmc.civicweb.net/document/55880/Lake%20Los%20Angeles%20.pdf?handle=5EBA480A308949D89B2909EEF712C4BE
--Juniper Hills, 41 acres, saved 12/2023
https://smmc.civicweb.net/document/55878/Juniper%20Hills.pdf?handle=1296B0A7DF5C42CA81735C7F6FBB59AB
--Lake Hughes addition, 200 acres bought 3/2024
https://smmc.civicweb.net/document/55879/Lake%20Hughes%20addition.pdf?handle=CC9C24EA70754B4BB9AA8874F561989E
ANTELOPE VALLEY: Consideration of resolution authorizing granting conservation easements to the Mountains Recreation and Conservation Authority (MRCA) over APNs 3236-006-902 and 3236-001-900 (Fairmont Butte); APNs 3236-013-903 and 904 (north of State Poppy Preserve), and APN 3206-066-900 (Amargosa creek/Joshua Ranch open space dedication) in the Antelope Valley to facilitate enforcement of the MRCA Ordinance.
DMCA 5-30-25 Item VIII(e) Staff Report
https://smmc.civicweb.net/document/55904/5-30-25%20Item%20VIII(e)%20Staff%20Report.pdf?handle=029EF47977F44C26A4FB139ACF6CE4C3
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SANTA CLARITA VALLEY:
Discussion and possible action related to unrecorded mitigation-related conservation easements in Santa Clara River watershed and proposed allocation of associated funding between the MRCA and DMCA 5-30-25 Item VIII(b) Staff Report
https://smmc.civicweb.net/document/55848/5-30-25%20Item%20VIII(b)%20Staff%20Report.pdf?handle=C69BDA39E2C046AAA7FB5CFA05A6D999
CASTAIC 240 ACRES: acquire APNs 3247-018-033 and 3247-025-027 (240 acres), Violin Canyon, unincorporated Los Angeles County.
MRCA 6-4-25 Item VII(e) Staff Report
https://mrca.civicweb.net/document/145197/Consideration%20of%20resolution%20authorizing%20a%20grant.pdf?handle=BFB2C27E785546BB92B9FDC041DE0F69
SMMC 6-16-25 Item 11(e) Staff Report
https://smmc.civicweb.net/document/56132/Consideration%20of%20resolution%20authorizing%20a%20grant.pdf?handle=3F3DCE324FD34A0B87B2B8C5BD47E13A
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SOLEDAD CANYON-52 ACRES Consideration of resolution authorizing: 1) Grant applications to the Santa Monica Mountains Conservancy and the Wildlife Conservation Board to acquire APNs 3210-017-043,054,055 totaling approximately 52 acres, 2) authorizing entering into grant agreements, including WC- , 3) acquisition of said property, and 4) future transfer of said property to Mountains Recreation and Conservation Authority, Soledad Canyon, unincorporated Los Angeles County.
SCWRCA 6-5-25 Item VI(d) Staff Report
https://smmc.civicweb.net/document/56038/6-05-25%20Item%20VI(d)%20Staff%20Report.pdf?handle=422B2CFB89234CC5BCDB118F988708F1
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EAST SAN FERNANDO VALLEY:
LA TUNA CANYON-CANYON HILLS 600 ACRES: Consideration of resolution amending Resolution No. 12-01 to: a) add APN 2561-033-001 (now 2561-003-900), b) include converted 900 parcel numbers for all included parcels, and c) authorize the fee simple transfer of approximately 600 acres to the Mountains Recreation and Conservation Authority, La Tuna Canyon, Verdugo Mountains, City of Los Angeles.
DMCA 5-30-25 Item VIII(d) Staff Report
https://smmc.civicweb.net/document/55903/5-30-25%20Item%20VIII(d)%20Staff%20Report.pdf?handle=9C44FC6F15614BBC941848555242D09E
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SIMI HILLS:
SIMI HILLS. 1.7 ACRE CONSERVATION EASEMENT. : Consideration of resolution authorizing acceptance of conservation easements over portions of APN 649-0-010-290 and APNs 649-0-320-070, 080, 090, 100, and 110 in the Simi Hills, unincorporated Ventura County.
MRCA 6-4-25 Item VI(n) Staff Report
https://mrca.civicweb.net/document/145145/Consideration%20of%20resolution%20authorizing%20accepta.pdf?handle=643FC581DE854987820985B096CEC869
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EAST L.A. HILLS:
ELEPHANT HILL: Consideration of resolution authorizing a grant application to the Santa Monica Mountains Conservancy for acquisition project planning and design at Elephant Hill Open Space, City of Los Angeles.
MRCA 6-4-25 Item VI(k) Staff Report
https://mrca.civicweb.net/document/145204/Consideration%20of%20resolution%20authorizing%20a%20grant.pdf?handle=4525303673654622A0B6CA123F07F731
Consideration of resolution authorizing the acquisition of APN 5307-003-040 (approximately 0.35 acres) at Elephant Hill using Proposition A funds, City of Los Angeles.
MRCA 6-4-25 Item VII(h) Staff Report
https://mrca.civicweb.net/document/145203/Consideration%20of%20resolution%20authorizing%20the%20acq.pdf?handle=EA33AB9ECD0C4AC3AB2A5F1EEC3CD83F
ELEPHANT HILL: Consideration of resolution authorizing a grant to Save Elephant Hill for the Advancing Community Centered Conservation project at Elephant Hill, City of Los Angeles.
SMMC 6-16-25 Item 12(f) Staff Report
https://smmc.civicweb.net/document/56192/Consideration%20of%20resolution%20authorizing%20a%20grant.pdf?handle=4301C40F70C642AE9DAFA04973414165
ELEPHANT HILL 110 ACRES: Consideration of resolution authorizing a grant to Mountains Recreation and Conservation Authority for acquisition project planning and design at Elephant Hill, City of Los Angeles.
SMMC 6-16-25 Item 12(g) Staff Report
https://smmc.civicweb.net/document/56140/Consideration%20of%20resolution%20authorizing%20a%20grant.pdf?handle=5C6B6B05DA3C43399DD0DC5435B5BDF4