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MRCA is proud to be a sponsor of the upcoming "Save The Waves Film Festival" coming to Malibu!The only one if its kind, ...
10/25/2026

MRCA is proud to be a sponsor of the upcoming "Save The Waves Film Festival" coming to Malibu!

The only one if its kind, this international surf and environmental film fest will be on October 29th. Doors 6PM, Screening 7PM

Featuring inspiring nonfiction and documentary films on surf and water sports, travel and adventure, conservation and climate.

An event worth supporting: Save The Waves Film Festival is an international film tour and fundraiser for Save The Waves Coalition conservation efforts to protect surf ecosystems.                         

Visit for event information.

At their October meeting, the Santa Monica Mountains Conservancy awarded a Proposition 4 grant to Friends of Oak Park Op...
10/22/2026

At their October meeting, the Santa Monica Mountains Conservancy awarded a Proposition 4 grant to Friends of Oak Park Open Space, Community Foundation for Oak Park, for Las Virgenes Creek California Red-Legged Frog recovery work.

This grant allows work to continue recovering the federally listed threatened California red-legged frog, the endangered Least Bell's Vireo, the California Species of Special Concern Arroyo Chub, and the two-striped garter snake population found at the 101 Freeway project site by removing predator non-native crayfish from 0.74-mile of Las Virgenes Creek. Non-native invasive plants will be removed followed by installation of native blackberry. Benefits of this project will extend into the downstream aquatic habitats.

Fun fact: The California red-legged frog is the official state amphibian of California!

10/21/2026

Can you spot the coyote?
Good morning from Upper Las Virgenes Canyon Open Space Preserve, before the rain!

The Norma Fire was held to approximately ½ acre near La Tuna Canyon at the 210 freeway on Thursday afternoon, Oct 15th. ...
10/19/2026

The Norma Fire was held to approximately ½ acre near La Tuna Canyon at the 210 freeway on Thursday afternoon, Oct 15th. 

Shout out to LA County Air Ops as their helicopter water drops helped get a quick handle on the incident from the above as LA City Fire was on the ground.

MRCA responded with a wildland patrol who was able to assist with suppression and mop up! The cause of the fire is under investigation.

With the red flag warning now expired, parklands are open again and we return to preparing for the upcoming El Nino winter forecast.

MRCA Fire put Thursday morning’s gusting winds to good use, turning the unpredictable conditions into an impromptu train...
10/17/2026

MRCA Fire put Thursday morning’s gusting winds to good use, turning the unpredictable conditions into an impromptu training exercise.

The erratic gusts gave the crew an opportunity to deploy their fire shelters and experience firsthand just how much grip it takes to keep one from becoming a sail!

Working as a team, the wildland firefighters also sharpened their skills by operating equipment, constructing hose lays, and pressure-testing pumps before heading out on patrol for the remainder of the day.

As of 2pm Saturday October 17th, the Red Flag Warning is lifted and parks in the Santa Monica Mountains are beginning to reopen. Santa Clarita Woodlands remain in a red flag warning for the rest of the day.

10/17/2026

That's a lot of signs! 

Closing the majority of MRCA managed parklands for the duration of the Red Flag Warning requires lots of signs and staff to get them set up!

Signs were distributed by rangers, firefighters, operations, and park staff as 24-hour patrols  and fire suppression resources were strategically placed in the Santa Monica Mountains, Santa Clarita Woodlands, Simi Hills, and Santa Susanas.

The red flag warning is set to expire at 8pm Saturday night, Oct 17th. Read the multi-agency closure agreement at mrca.ca.gov

10/15/2026

Is it windy where you are? 

A Red Flag Warning is in effect thru Saturday 10/17/26 for much of Los Angeles and Ventura counties due to:
1) Low Relative Humidity
2) Dry Fuels (Vegetation), and 
3) Strong and Gusty Winds

MRCA managed parklands will remain closed until the red flag warning from National Weather Service expires, as part the established coordinated protocol between National Park Service, California State Parks, Santa Monica Mountains Conservancy, and Mountains Recreation and Conservation Authority.

**Not every closed area will be signed or gated.** Visitors should check current conditions with the agency managing their destination before traveling to a park during a red flag warning.

The National Weather Service Los Angeles/Oxnard Office has issued a red flag warning for Thursday through Saturday, Octo...
10/15/2026

The National Weather Service Los Angeles/Oxnard Office has issued a red flag warning for Thursday through Saturday, October 15-17, 2026.

The following Mountains Recreation and Conservation Authority (MRCA)-managed parks, including those owned by the Santa Monica Mountains Conservancy, will be closed Thursday, October 15, Friday, October 16, and Saturday October 17, due to the red flag warning.

MRCA-Managed Parklands
Cameron Nature Preserve at Puerco Canyon
Corral Canyon Park
Escondido Canyon Park
Tuna Canyon Park
Top of Topanga Overlook
Summit Valley Ed Edelman Park
Red Rock Canyon Park
Mill Creek Ranch
Temescal Canyon Park
Franklin Canyon Park
Wilacre Park
Mulholland Corridor Overlooks
Marvin Braude Mulholland Gateway Park
Westridge-Canyonback Wilderness Park
King Gillette Ranch
Upper Las Virgenes Canyon Open Space Preserve
Sage Ranch Park
Mentryville
Whitney Canyon Park
East/Rice Canyon
Ed Davis Park in Towsley Canyon
Happy Camp Canyon Park

In addition, in accordance with the coordinated protocol established by the National Park Service, California State Parks, Santa Monica Mountains Conservancy, and Mountains Recreation and Conservation Authority for closing parklands during National Weather Service red flag warnings in the Santa Monica Mountains, the following partner parklands in the Santa Monica Mountains will likely also be closed. Please check each agency’s website for current closure information.

California State Parks:
Topanga State Park
Malibu Creek State Park
Leo Carrillo State Park
Point Mugu State Park
Will Rogers State Historic Park
Santa Susana Pass State Historic Park

National Park Service Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area:
Rancho Sierra Vista
Solstice Canyon
Peter Strauss Ranch
Rocky Oaks
Paramount Ranch
Cheeseboro / Palo Comado
Circle X Ranch
Arroyo Sequit
King Gillette Ranch
Franklin Canyon
Fryman Canyon
Deer Creek
Zuma / Trancas Canyons (Bonsall and Busch parking lots)
Backbone Trail (including parking lot on Kanan Road)
Sandstone Peak / Mishe Mokwa parking lots and trails

⚠️UPDATE ⚠️ Parks within Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area will be closed Thursday thru Saturday, October ...
10/14/2026

⚠️UPDATE ⚠️ Parks within Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area will be closed Thursday thru Saturday, October 15-17, 2026.

The National Weather Service has issued a red flag warning based on weather and fuel conditions.

This closure applies to lands managed by California State Parks, National Park Service, Santa Monica Mountains Conservancy, and Mountains Recreation and Conservation Authority.

Santa Monica Mountains
Angeles State Parks
MRCA
NWS Los Angeles

10/14/2026

Ever wonder what 3,700 pounds of trash looks like?
You're in luck- here's a short compilation to give you an idea of what emptying trash cans and picking up litter for two weeks entails! Starting September 26th thru October 9th.
Note - this only covers coastal accessways, mountain overlooks, and trailheads.

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