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Happy 4th of July

by Melanie Schlotterbeck on July 4, 2019 with No Comments

Fireworks cause many wildland fires this time of year. Please know that ALL of the cities surrounding the Puente-Chino Hills Wildlife Corridor have banned fireworks. These cities include: Yorba Linda, Brea, La Habra, La Habra Heights, Whittier, Hacienda Heights, Rowland Heights, Diamond Bar, Chino Hills, and Corona. Please obey the law as the consequences can be deadly and catastrophic. Have a safe 4th of July.

CEQA Introduction

by Melanie Schlotterbeck on July 3, 2019 with No Comments

The California Environmental Quality Act, or CEQA (pronounced see-quah), is a statue that requires state and local agencies to identify the significant environmental impacts of proposed projects, and to avoid or mitigate those impacts, if feasible. It also requires public comments/testimony on projects during the environmental review process. This landmark environmental law passed in 1970 and was signed into law by Governor Ronald Reagan.

Coast Live Oaks

by Melanie Schlotterbeck on June 30, 2019 with No Comments

Fun Facts about Coast Live Oaks: These large evergreen trees have a short trunk with numerous large, crooked, spreading branches. They can also be wider than they are tall. The fact that oaks have crooked spreading branches in part saved them from being harvested because builders like long straight wood.

Tour With Legislators

by Melanie Schlotterbeck on June 28, 2019 with No Comments

We were pleased to provide a tour of Chino Hills State Park for staff from the offices of CA Senator Roth and Assemblymember Cervantes this week. There is nothing like an on-the-ground view to understand the importance of the issues.

Mountain Lion Advocacy

by Melanie Schlotterbeck on June 25, 2019 with No Comments

Our friends at the Mountain Lion Foundation have partnered with Center for Biological Diversity with the aim to list the cougars in the Santa Ana Mountains as threatened under the California Endangered Species Act. This population is genetically different than other cougars in California and their very existence is threatened by habitat loss and limited wildlife corridors. Thanks to our partnership with Chino Hills State Park and Caltrans 12, we secured the connection under the 91 freeway at Coal Canyon … Read More