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Parkland Gets Funding Throughout OC

by Melanie Schlotterbeck on August 2, 2021 with No Comments

We are thrilled to have our work on Chino Hills State Park showcased in conjunction with partners across the region like The Trust for Public Land and Rise Up Willowick. Residents and non-profits advocating for land protection is not a new thing, but it sure has gained momentum with the pandemic and realization of the need for more local outdoor options. View the Voice of OC article.

State Park Featured in Article

by Melanie Schlotterbeck on December 22, 2020 with No Comments

Here is the second in a three part series on wildfires in Orange County. This article focuses on Chino Hills State Park and how it has an unnatural fire frequency. Too many fires burning the land is having big impacts on the plants and animals–all the reasons the park was protected. View the Voice of OC article.

Help Save OC Trees – Take Action NOW

by Melanie Schlotterbeck on April 30, 2020 with No Comments

Orange County friends: Here is a “participate from home” action you can take to benefit native trees. The OC Board of Supervisors considers a new Tree Preservation Policy on Tuesday, May 5th. Lands proposed for addition to this new policy include land/trees in and adjacent to Chino Hills State Park in Brea. Please make your voice heard if you live in Orange County by calling your supervisor to support this policy (details/talking points in the email)

Brea Canyon Road Expansion Meeting

by Melanie Schlotterbeck on May 24, 2019 with No Comments

OC Public Works has a community meeting on the Brea Canyon Road Expansion project scheduled for Wednesday, May 29 from 6-7:30 PM. View our email on the meeting.

Brea Canyon Road Widening Project

by Melanie Schlotterbeck on June 19, 2017 with No Comments

An Environmental Impact Report is being written for a project that widens 1.75 miles of Brea Canyon Road, which parallels much of the 57 Freeway and dumps into Brea at State College/Central. Orange County Public Works is preparing this environmental review ans says the project helps completes the Master Plan of Arterial Highways. No funding exists to even build it yet, but this project would help facilitate the 3,600 unit Shell-Area project which straddles Orange and Los Angeles Counties in the … Read More