Citizens for Los Angeles Wildlife, Inc.

Proud to announce that Council members Bob Blumenfield and Nithya Raman presented Alison Simard, Tony Tucci and Shawn Silver, along other members of CLAW, a resolution honoring their work. "Councilmembers Bob Blumenfield and Nithya Raman presented Alison Stern Simard, Tony Tucci and Shawn Silver, along other members of CLAW, a resolution honoring their work. The councilmembers describing CLAW as more than an organization, but a movement that has “united people, communities, inspired youth, created real and tangible change in our environment.” https://lnkd.in/ezBnPr8u

WE DID IT! It is truly a Feel Good Week for Los Angeles wildlife! ?? ?? This week, Citizens for Los Angeles Wildlife, Inc. along with partner Mountains Recreation and Conservation Authority, announced the completion of a $1 million fundraising campaign to purchase a 2.4 acre culturally historical and ecologically valuable private property. More than 350 individual donors contributed to the permanent conservation of this historic hillside Laurel Canyon property to protect it for the future as “Laurel Spring,” a neighborhood park serving wildlife and people. “With this acquisition we protect this special habitat that includes a perennial spring and stream that serve as a lifeline for a range of species, including mule deer, owls, hawks, bobcats, and a known, but uncollared mountain lion that comes down from the mountain to access the fresh water." said Tony Tucci, CLAW chair and co-founder. “This stream flows year-round making it an essential water source that is not close to other springs in the region and means that the animals don’t have to travel far and take risks to reach water,” said MRCA's Chief Ecologist Paul Edelman. “Effective conservation requires decisive action to buy properties: Wildlife have continuously used this land as an important stepping stone that will help ensure vital habitat connectivity in the eastern Santa Monica Mountains." "This achievement coincides with our 10th anniversary, and highlights a decade of tireless volunteers, generosity of donors, neighborhood advocacy, and government alliances working together to keep LA Wild with a strong desire to protect our second open space acquisition in Laurel Canyon, Los Angeles and cultural history,” said Alison Simard, CLAW co-founder and board member. Special thanks to all of our donors: Please see our newsletter for our $1000+ donor wall: https://lnkd.in/eSM9WihM Very honorable mention: Our $200K shortfall was funded by the family foundation of a longtime hillside resident and 4th generation Angeleno who deeply values open space and wildlife habitat and has previously donated to protect other precious land in the Santa Monica Mountains before. We are deeply grateful for the foundation's participation, as well as for the contributions of over 350 individual donors! CLAW will keep the donation portal open through summer to continue fundraising for additional parkland improvements. 100% of the donations received are being allocated directly to this campaign.

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Huge 'Let's Buy Laurel Spring' Update: We're three-quarters of the way to raising the $1 million we need to buy Laurel Spring! That's right, as of today, we've raised $748k thanks to our generous and truly amazing supporters ?? We are SO CLOSE to meeting our goal! Will you help take us over the finish line? Even if you can only pitch in $20, remember, every dollar counts ?? And 100% of your donation goes towards purchasing and protecting this special parcel of land ?? Donate here: https://lnkd.in/eBphfUzj And please remember to share, share, share - we only have five days left to raise the remaining $252k!