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The Protected Lands Answer

by Melanie Schlotterbeck on April 28, 2021 with No Comments

The answer is B. 23.1 million acres have already been permanently protected in California. This means the collective “we” need to still conserve eight million acres by 2030 to reach the 30×30 goal. Hills For Everyone has identified around 9,000 acres of immediate importance for conservation for the Puente-Chino Hills Wildlife Corridor to ensure the landscape is protected and connected for the future.

HFE 2020 Recap Video

by Melanie Schlotterbeck on February 2, 2021 with No Comments

This video captures some of the highlights of our work from 2020 including acquisition and conservation of 320 acres, PowerPoint presentations, support of the Chino Hills State Park Trail Plan, and legislation to save raptors and owls from rat poison. It also covers some of the land use challenges that were resolved like Hidden Oaks and the Aera Energy project. Nevertheless, some challenges remain like Esperanza Hills, the Brea Canyon Road widening, Hsi Lai Temple expansion, and extension of the … Read More

Comments on Hsi Lai Monastery

by Melanie Schlotterbeck on December 4, 2020 with No Comments

We hired local biologist Robb Hamilton to review the Hsi Lai Temple Monastery project and its impacts to the Wildlife Corridor. Check out his early review. Comments on the Notice of Preparation of the Environmental Impact Report are due by Tuesday, December 8th.

Corridor Sits Within Ancentrals Lands

by Melanie Schlotterbeck on October 12, 2020 with No Comments

Today is Indigenous Peoples’ Day. Have you ever wondered who lived on this land before us? Check out this informative mapping tool to understand the territories of various tribes throughout the world. The Puente-Chino Hills Wildlife Corridor sits within the lands inhabited by the Payómkawichum (Luiseño), Gabrielino/Tongva Nation, and Kizh Nation. Visit the mapping tool website.

Video of Hawk Calling in Local Park

by Melanie Schlotterbeck on June 15, 2020 with No Comments

Did you know that 18,000 acres of land have been saved in the Puente-Chino Hills Wildlife Corridor? This Corridor is made up of local, regional, and state owned lands. Orange County Parks has a facility in Brea—124 acres—tucked next to Chino Hills State Park. This short video from yesterday shows a view of Carbon Canyon Regional Park’s hillside with a calling red-tailed hawk and ends on a fragrant California sagebrush. (Video: A red-tailed hawk calls on the hillside as the camera pans right … Read More