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Escrow Closes on 80 Acres

by Melanie Schlotterbeck on June 28, 2021 with No Comments

We are thrilled to announce escrow has closed on the 80 acre Eastbridge property. The land was surrounded on three sides by Chino Hills State Park and on one side by the Mountains Recreation and Conservation Authority (L.A. Mountains). Thanks to the landowner (the Shopoff Group), the Wildlife Conservation Board, our consultants, and MRCA for their hard work making this conservation acquisition happen.

Press Release on Acquisition Funding

by Melanie Schlotterbeck on May 20, 2021 with No Comments

Hills For Everyone is thrilled to announce that two ridgeline parcels immediately adjacent to Chino Hills State Park have been funded by the Wildlife Conservation Board for conservation acquisition from willing sellers. Both properties have been coveted for their prominent ridgeline positions since the late 1970s. Escrow is expected to close in the next couple of weeks on both properties bringing them into conservation status. View the Press Release and Acquisition Map.

Chino Champion Covers Acquisition

by Melanie Schlotterbeck on August 1, 2020 with No Comments

Thanks to Marianne Napoles with the Chino Champion for her great article on the acquisition effort. As a side note, the long term goal for this land is for it to be added to the State Park, but it is currently NOT in Park’s ownership. And, another shout out to Melanie Schlotterbeck for her participation in the interview. In our opinion, it is better protected, than in private hands–so we’ll take our wins where we get them! View the Chino … Read More

320 Acres Saved!

by Melanie Schlotterbeck on July 31, 2020 with No Comments

Hills For Everyone is pleased to announce that 320 ridgeline acres have been permanently preserved adjacent to Chino Hills State Park. This acquisition was 40 years in the making and was only completed due to the hard work of many partners. View the Press Release.

History of Acquisition Relayed in Article

by Melanie Schlotterbeck on July 31, 2020 with No Comments

Thanks so much to Steve Scauzillo for his piece on the 320-acre acquisition from mid-week. He did an extensive interview with both Claire Schlotterbeck and Melanie Schlotterbeck. Check it out! Check out the Press Enterprise article.