Our Mission

To prevent the extinction of native species while increasing their locations and populations within Southern California watersheds.

To accomplish this, we create Refugia.

*Refugia (plural) - A geographical region in which a population of organisms can survive through a period of unfavorable conditions.

In support of our local governmental agencies and nonprofit organizations leading the efforts to ensure the survival of our threatened Western Pond Turtle, California Red-Legged Frog, and critically endangered Southern California Steelhead.

Governmental agencies such as the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, National Marine Fisheries Service, California Department of Fish and Wildlife, and the U.S. Geological Survey. Nonprofits and organizations such as CalTrout, the South Coast Steelhead Coalition, Trout Unlimited, San Diego Fly Fishers and Golden State Flycasters.

Supporting their efforts by creating, then facilitating partnerships with private sector landowners. In order to restore and enhance existing wild and protected locations for refugia that exist today on their properties. The need for the involvement of the private sector has never been as critical as it is today. The recent wildfires at Coldwater Canyon, now Topanga Creek, for example, emphasize the need for more GIS-based, ground-truthed places for relocating and protecting our native species. A great example of how these partnerships are already working today is The Partners for Fish and Wildlife Program, offered by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.

For more information about the Partners for Fish and Wildlife Program, please click this link.

Supporting their efforts by creating natural Conservation Hatcheries for Southern Caifornia Steelhead within these same refugia.

For more information about Conservation Hatcheries, please click this link.

Thank you for taking the time to learn more about our efforts, and know that we would appreciate any support you might be able to provide. By becoming a member, joining our volunteer corps, donating funds or property, referring us to landowners that might be interested in learning more, no amount of support is too small!

Thanks again and in gratitude,
The Team at the SoCal Conservation Corporation

IRS 501(c)(3) tax exempt corporation