Topanga Creek Crayfish Removal

540 South Topanga Canyon Boulevard,Topanga CA 90290

19 June, 2021

Description

Our next Crayfish Removal Event is Saturday, June 19 from 10am to 12pm! Get ready to get wet, get stealthy, and have a blast! The red swamp crayfish is an invasive species that continues to negatively impact native species within the Santa Monica Mountains. Join the RCDSMM for a morning of adventure as we work to catch this pesky pest. WHERE: Meet at Topanga Bridge, located 2 miles north of PCH on CA 27. Scan the QR code below for directions via Google Maps. WEAR: Close-toed shoes and clothes that can get wet to the knee (rain boots not recommended). NOTE: Unfortunately, due to the steep slope access, we cannot allow children under 6 years old. The Resource Conservation District of the Santa Monica Mountains (RCDSMM) has proudly served the local community with its programs in watershed management, restoration, research and education for almost 60 years. The RCDSMM has planned and implemented riparian and wetland restoration projects, conducted monitoring for various sensitive habitats and species, worked toward the recovery of endangered fish populations, implemented habitat creation and enhancement, and planned interpretive design projects. The RCDSMM works with public and private landowners to conserve natural resources throughout the Santa Monica Mountains and environs. We focus on the following in our projects and activities: - Restoring native habitat and monitoring endangered species - Providing environmental education to local schools - Translating scientific research into practical solutions - Promoting water conservation and improving water quality - Collaborating on local projects with our partners, including local, state and federal agencies and organizations - Offering a variety of volunteer opportunities