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Ridgeline Properties Funded

by Melanie Schlotterbeck on May 20, 2021 with No Comments

It has been less than a year since we made an announcement like this (and we hope this trend continues!). Chino Hills State Park was created along ridgeline boundaries to protect the viewshed for visitors and watershed for wildlife. Today, we are thrilled to announce that the Wildlife Conservation Board voted to fund two more ridgeline acquisitions—both properties have been coveted since the late 1970s!! View our Press Release. Shopoff Realty Investments (Eastbridge property shown above) was a willing seller in a transaction to … Read More

30×30 Workshop Participation

by Melanie Schlotterbeck on May 6, 2021 with No Comments

Late yesterday we participated in the California Natural Resources Agency’s virtual LA workshop to discuss conservation and nature-based solutions for the 30×30 campaign. Even with 250+ participants—the Puente-Chino Hills was well represented. Let’s do this!

The Protected Lands Answer

by Melanie Schlotterbeck on April 28, 2021 with No Comments

The answer is B. 23.1 million acres have already been permanently protected in California. This means the collective “we” need to still conserve eight million acres by 2030 to reach the 30×30 goal. Hills For Everyone has identified around 9,000 acres of immediate importance for conservation for the Puente-Chino Hills Wildlife Corridor to ensure the landscape is protected and connected for the future.

How Much Land IS Protected?

by Melanie Schlotterbeck on April 27, 2021 with No Comments

We’ve been working hard on the 30×30 campaign to ensure our area is NOT ignored. 30×30 sets a statewide goal to protect 30% of California’s landscapes and coastal waters by 2030. So, how many acres do you think have already been protected statewide based on the first ownership analysis? A. 14.7 million acres B. 23.1 million acres C. 29.5 million acres D. 32.6 million acres (The prize is knowing your conservation baseline and great self esteem!)

HFE 2020 Recap Video

by Melanie Schlotterbeck on February 2, 2021 with No Comments

This video captures some of the highlights of our work from 2020 including acquisition and conservation of 320 acres, PowerPoint presentations, support of the Chino Hills State Park Trail Plan, and legislation to save raptors and owls from rat poison. It also covers some of the land use challenges that were resolved like Hidden Oaks and the Aera Energy project. Nevertheless, some challenges remain like Esperanza Hills, the Brea Canyon Road widening, Hsi Lai Temple expansion, and extension of the … Read More