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Puente Hills Park Moves Forward

by Melanie Schlotterbeck on October 25, 2016 with No Comments

With the Puente Hills Landfill now closed, the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisor’s voted on it’s “next iteration.” In a 5-0 vote the project’s Environmental Impact Report and Park Master Plan were accepted. This means trails and other amenities like a gondola, amphitheater, bicycle skills course and more will be added onto the old landfill site. The new park includes about 117 acres. Read the article published by the San Gabriel Valley Tribune.

Puente Hills Landfill Park Decision

by Melanie Schlotterbeck on October 10, 2016 with No Comments

The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors will be deciding the outcome of the proposed Puente Hills Landfill Park Master Plan Project and its associated environmental impact report. The project lies within the 1,365 acres of the former Puente Hills Landfill near the 60 and 605 freeways. The majority of the park would be on the “top deck” of the landfill covering 117 acres for the formal park area. Hills For Everyone and its partners have provided substantive feedback on … Read More

Hellman Park Taking a Beating, Residents Upset with Visitors

by Melanie Schlotterbeck on October 7, 2016 with No Comments

Residents registered serious complaints to the Whittier City Council in September about the misuse and abuse of Hellman Park in Whittier. Research done about the park visitors indicates that 75% of users are coming from outside of Whittier, which in and of itself, is having a huge impact on traffic and street parking near the Park. The Puente Hills Habitat Preservation Authority is considering its options. Check out this Whittier Daily News article.

Likelihood of Colliding Your Car with a Deer

by Melanie Schlotterbeck on October 4, 2016 with No Comments

Here is an interesting article on your chances of colliding with a deer based on your location (state). This is an important reminder to keep your eyes on the road, especially when you are driving near natural lands where deer are likely to reside. Stay safe! Check out the Washington Post article.

Feds Keep California Gnatcatcher Listed as Threatened

by Melanie Schlotterbeck on October 1, 2016 with No Comments

The Puente-Chino Hills Wildlife Corridor has many lands protected due to the presence of threatened or endangered species. In September, the federal government considered removing (or delisting) on species we have in our hills–the California Gnatcatcher. Thankfully, they decided to keep it listed as threatened, which helps our conservation efforts. Check out the article in the Los Angeles Times article.

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