Welcome

The San Gabriel and Lower Los Angeles Rivers and Mountains Conservancy (RMC) was created by the California legislature in 1999. We’re one of ten conservancies within the California Resources Agency. Our mission is to preserve open space and habitat in order to provide for low-impact recreation and educational uses, wildlife habitat restoration and protection, and watershed improvements within our jurisdiction.

Our territory covers eastern Los Angeles County and western Orange County. This vast and varied area includes mountains, valleys, rivers, coastal plain, and coastline. Check out other regional, geospatial information on our interactive map.

Our governing board is comprised of 15 voting, 9 non-voting members who are appointed or are designated by virtue of the office they hold: local, state and federal. The Conservancy has no power of condemnation or authority over city zoning laws.

A Parkway and Open Space Plan was written, as required by the Conservancy’s founding legislation. Subsequently, a number of additional, specialized plans have been created supported by RMC and partner organizations.

The Rivers and Mountains Conservancy is a member of two (2) joint powers authorities (JPA). Click on the following links for information about those authorities and their Board Meetings.

• Watershed Conservation Authority (WCA)
  The latest WCA Board Meeting is September 25, 2025 . More details on WCA’s Board Meeting is available here.
• Los Cerritos Wetlands Authority (LCWA)
  The latest LCWA Board Meeting is November 13, 2025. More details on LCWA’s Board Meeting is available here.

Announcements

• 08/22/2025 – LCWA RFP (Bid No. 2025-001) – Labor Compliance Services
• 01/17/2025 – RMC 2023 Leadership Accountability Report
• RMC Prop 1, Prop 68, and Non-Bond Priorities Grants available
• The Next RMC Board Meeting is scheduled for November 17, 2025 at 1:30pm. See latest meeting info
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