Board directors of the Resource Conservation District of the Santa Monica Mountains gather during the 50th anniversary celebration of the nonprofit. Pictured, from left: Rebekah Rodriguez-Lynn, state Legislature 41st District director, Clark Stevens, RCDSMM Executive Officer, RC Brody, Fran Helsley, Steve Rosentsweig, David Gottlieb and RCDSMM President Dennis Washburn. Photo by Meg Boberg