Yesterday we participated in a virtual workshop put on by the state that will use Nature Based Solutions to meet California’s climate goals and the Governor’s goal of protecting 30% of our lands and waters by 2030. Nature Based Solutions … Read More
** 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 … Read More
The Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG), a regional planning agency, is soliciting feedback on the future of SoCal’s development, transportation, and open space. If you support open space–and we think you do–make sure you state that in the survey (which … Read More
This map shows the Southern California basin from 400 miles in space. The Puente-Chino Hills Wildlife Corridor is shown in green between the two white arrows. Download this Satelite Map as a PDF.
This map shows the Southern California basin in black and white. The areas in black are urbanized with houses, roads and buildings, while the areas in white are either permanently protected or currently natural lands. Download this Gap Map as … Read More
Scientists have designated 20 worldwide “Hot Spots.” These are places rich in species diversity, yet are threatened by imminent development. The Puente-Chino Hills Wildlife Corridor is situated in one of these Hot Spots. This Hot Spot is an area second … Read More
Fire scientists have been tracking wildfires in Southern California and have documented that when our coastal sage scrub and chaparral habitats burn too frequently–those habitats change. It’s called type conversion. For us, the habitats convert from our scrub/chaparral landscapes to … Read More
Guess what? Those very high fire hazard severity zones (you know, the places most likely to burn) are where the fastest residential development is occurring in Southern California. And, interestingly–according to this new study–people in those zones are most likely … Read More
Homes built to better standards can withstand fires better. However, even when they are built to better standards, the question remains: should we be putting people in harm’s way? It is a planning issue at the heart of the matter. … Read More
The solar eclipse on Monday August 21 may be one of nature’s grandest shows. In the most vivid way, we see where we fit in the universe. In our area, about 62% of the sun will be covered. The eclipse will … Read More