It appears the majority of residents in California believe we should stop building homes in high fire areas. Now we just need to convince decision makers. (Photo: Canyon Fire 2017) View the Los Angeles Times article.
Yes, we agree, people like living in and near nature. It provides recreational opportunities close to home, it increases property values, and it is beautiful. However, we would encourage the Newsom Administration to look at incorporating wildfire science and wildfire history into the land use equation. This information helps land use planners determine where to allow homes and where there is extreme fire danger (like multiple wildfires). Areas at most risk (regardless of the existence of homes) are places have … Read More
Check out this great news on the federal Land and Water Conservation Fund re-authorization.
Sometimes it is important to get involved with statewide policy decisions. That’s why Hills For Everyone supports Senate Bills 49 and 50. SB 49 is designed to strengthen the existing environmental protections by incorporating into state law existing federal protections for clean air, clean water, endangered species, safe drinking water, and worker protections. SB 50 establishes a state process to ensure that federal lands in California are protected, and that, where feasible public lands are protected through state … Read More
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.