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Mountain Bikers Impacting the State Park

by Melanie Schlotterbeck on June 25, 2018 with No Comments

There are some of the ongoing, serious, and destructive trail issues in Chino Hills State Park. As founders of the State Park, it appears important to remind everyone that these lands were protected for their habitat values. Please stay on designated trails, respect the trail closures, and use proper trail etiquette. Designated trails are marked with signs. Download the Park trail map. Read the Chino Champion Newspaper article.

Corridor Presentation to Daughters of the American Revolution

by Melanie Schlotterbeck on June 20, 2018 with No Comments

We were so honored to present today to the John Greenleaf Whittier Chapter of the National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution on the Puente-Chino Hills Wildlife Corridor.

Fire Season is Here

by Melanie Schlotterbeck on June 18, 2018 with No Comments

The recent local fires serve as a reminder of what it takes to defend properties in fire prone areas. Orange County has twice approved the Esperanza Hills project and residents with Protect Our Homes and Hills, under guidance from Hills For Everyone, have twice won in court. The project must be overturned a second time by the Orange County Board of Supervisors. Yet, the Orange County Fire Authority assures us they can handle the 340 new houses from the project … Read More

Hacienda Heights Support for Corridor Work

by Melanie Schlotterbeck on June 18, 2018 with No Comments

We are so grateful to the Hacienda Heights Improvement Association for supporting our work protecting the Puente-Chino Hills Wildlife Corridor and that of the Puente Hills Habitat Preservation Authority. Thank you for the recognition and contribution to our efforts.

Prop 68 Approved by Voters

by Melanie Schlotterbeck on June 6, 2018 with No Comments

Yesterday was an important day for conservation. Prop 68 was approved by voters with 56% of the vote. You may recall it is the first Park Bond Act in 15 years! This bond measure focuses on many things including fighting climate change, providing better access to parks and open space–especially for disadvantaged communities, and addresses the threats our state faces from drought, wildfire, and flood. Voters sent a clear message that they support investing in our natural resources. What does … Read More