Dear Corps Community,  

One year ago, on the morning of January 7th, Los Angeles was forever changed. Devastating wildfires broke out across the region including Altadena, the Pacific Palisades, Malibu, and beyond, leaving profound loss and destruction in their wake. Even a year later, the impacts of the fires continue to disrupt lives, strain families, and reshape communities.

This week, we pause to remember the lives lost, the homes destroyed, and the communities profoundly affected. The LA Conservation Corps stands in solidarity with everyone across Los Angeles City and County who continue to carry the weight of this tragedy.  

{Click here to watch our video new video about the Corps Wildfire Response)

Please take a minute to watch our new video featuring our Acting CEO, Tamara Muzac-Bravo, and our Deputy Director of Conservation Programs, Bo Savage, as they share some of our response to the devastating wildfires.

Since the earliest days following the January 2025 wildfires, the Corps has been activated, engaged, and on the ground alongside our community distributing food and supplies, protecting critical watersheds, and restoring trails, parks, and habitats that were damaged or lost. We have partnered closely with leaders including Supervisor Kathryn Barger, Supervisor Lindsey Horvath, Councilmember Traci Park, the California Conservation Corps, other local corps, and many others to support both immediate response efforts and long-term recovery. We also wish to recognize the many organizations we collaborated with, including LA County Department of Parks and Recreation, City of Los Angeles Department of Recreation and Parks, the Mountains Recreation and Conservation Authority (MRCA), and more. Finally, we extend our appreciation and gratitude to the funders and corporate partners whose support made this critical recovery work possible.

Disaster relief is deeply ingrained in our mission. For nearly 40 years, the LA Conservation Corps has played a vital role in helping Los Angeles recover after disasters and unexpected events. Through conservation projects, workforce development, and recovery initiatives, we remain committed to serving our city and county in moments of greatest need today and for years to come. We also remain committed to preventing future wildfires through one of our biggest priorities which is wildfire mitigation efforts.  

We invite you to take a moment to learn more about the Corps’ wildfire recovery efforts over the past year:

Website: Click here to view our Wildfire Recovery page, which outlines how the Corps has been activated to support recovery and restoration efforts in Altadena, the Pacific Palisades, and surrounding communities.

Photos: Click here to view a collage of photos highlighting Corpsmembers actively engaged in recovery and rebuilding efforts.

In the Press:

Spectrum News: Click here to watch a recent segment featuring our work restoring the Altadena Crest Trail.
PBS: Click here to view an early recovery segment highlighting the Corps’ participation in Governor Newsom’s Watershed Protection Mission.

With strength, resilience, and unity, the LA Conservation Corps will continue to stand with Los Angeles, supporting recovery, rebuilding communities, and caring for the land we all call home.

We are proud to be Altadena and Palisades Strong.

Warmly,
The Corps’ Executive Management Team – Tamara, Bo, Da’Lana, and Becki  

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