CLAW is a public benefit non-profit 501(c)(3) environmental organization that works to protect and restore the environments of wildlife of Los Angeles and California from dwindling open spaces. Our mission is to promote, educate and protect the fundamental importance of wildlife, wildlife habitats, and wildlife corridors in Los Angeles and beyond.
 

The well-being of people, wildlife and the environment are inextricably linked. The impact of urban development in Los Angeles, particularly in the Santa Monica Mountain range, is having an immediate, deleterious effect on native flora and fauna, and entire wildlife species. 

CLAW supports the evolution of planning and land-use policy to protect the environment and wildlife when development occurs. Moreover, we work to expose actions that pose a clear and present danger to existing wildlife and habitats, including hillside fires, environmental criminals and the negligent behavior that can occur during development, urbanization and creation of industry.

• Preserved 17 acres of open space habitat in Laurel Canyon with our Let's Buy A Mountain project, a partnership with Laurel Canyon Association and Mountain and Recreation Conservation Authority.

• Sponsored a motion banning the use of rat poison that resulted in LA Dept of Recs & Parks drastically reducing its use.

• Presented to thousands of residents and students to spread awareness about LA’s biodiversity and the issues local wildlife face, and to encourage CLAW Kids to become young advocates through our educational outreach program.

• Sponsored a motion for an ordinance creating Wildlife Corridors in ecologically sensitive areas of Los Angeles.

• Ran a "Vote Yes On Parklands" campaign supporting ballot measures A, FF, and GG. All three measures passed with more than 70% of voter support.

• Launched our Barn Owl Nesting Box Program, restoring nesting habitat and spreading awareness about secondary rodenticide poisoning.

• Launched a fire safety signage program, resulting in a Council Action updating “No Smoking” signage in LA’s wildland-urban interface.