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Mountain Lion Killed in Local Forest

by Melanie Schlotterbeck on July 12, 2021 with No Comments

We are deeply saddened to learn of the death of the five year old mountain lion dubbed “Scar” and “El Cobre.” There are less than two dozen cougars left in the Santa Ana Mountains. Scar was illegally shot and his body was not found where the shooting occurred–meaning he was mortally wounded and walked off to his death. His radio collar signaled the “mortality alert” with his lack of movement over an eight hour period. The SoCal subspecies of mountain … Read More

Spring 2020

by Melanie Schlotterbeck on May 13, 2020 with No Comments

Spring 2020 (PDF – 895 KB)Highlights: Saving Land at Long Last (Eastbridge Acquisition) County Sues Sanitation Districts Over Park Plans Brea Canyon Road Hidden Oaks Esperanza Hills Hsi Lai Temple Wildlife Reminder Hike With Assemblymember Chen SoCal Mountain Lion

Happy Earth Day 2020!

by Melanie Schlotterbeck on April 22, 2020 with No Comments

Learn about the major wildlife victory for Southern California on this–the 50th Anniversary of Earth Day! Read the Hills For Everyone e-newsletter.

Save the Cougar Petition

by Melanie Schlotterbeck on April 8, 2020 with No Comments

** ACTION NEEDED ** Hills For Everyone supports the effort to list the Southern California mountain lion as a California endangered species–along with many other groups. This listing would give cougars more protections and considerations when developments, road or infrastructure projects are contemplated. On April 16th, the California Fish and Game Commission considers to list the cougar or not. Here is where we need your help, sign the Center for Biological Diversity’s petition to save the cougar! Without the cougar … Read More

Mountain Lion Moves Closer to Protected Status

by Melanie Schlotterbeck on February 19, 2020 with No Comments

The Southern California sub-species of mountain lion may get extra protections from the state. The populations are at risk of extinction due to habitat fragmentation, lack of breeding partners, wildlife-vehicle collisions, depredation permits, and loss of habitat. A review period will be opened if the State Fish and Game Commission decides to formally grant our local cougars protected status. View the Los Angeles Times article.