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Report the Use of Fireworks

by Melanie Schlotterbeck on July 3, 2020 with No Comments

Of course we all should celebrate the 4th of July, but we must do so safely. The COVID pandemic has been very challenging. Imagine how much worse it could be if a fire burned your home down too. As a reminder, fireworks are illegal in all communities surrounding the hills. Please promptly report any use of fireworks in the following cities. Our fire agencies are already on high alert, so let’s not make things worse with a wildfire. How to … Read More

Tecate Cypress Facts

by Melanie Schlotterbeck on April 27, 2020 with No Comments

Tecate Cypress trees once covered all of the southwest a million years ago when the climate was cooler and wetter. A remnant population of this rare tree is protected south of the 91 Freeway. A 2006 fire killed most of the mature trees, and multiple fires have occurred in the canyon. Fingers are crossed the rebounding seedlings grow old enough to produce seeds before another fire.

Sign the Petition

by Melanie Schlotterbeck on December 8, 2019 with No Comments

The state hasn’t learned the lessons related to wildfire. For nearly 15 years the California Chaparral Institute has been advocating for a better outcome than vegetation removal on all our wildlands as the “answer” to stopping wildfire. It doesn’t work–we have dozens of fires to point to as proof. On Wednesday, December 11th, CalFire will consider approving its Vegetation Treatment Program’s Environmental Impact Report. The plan is to target 20 MILLION acres of native California habitat and destroy it–in the name of … Read More

Woolsey Fire Lessons (Not Learned)

by Melanie Schlotterbeck on October 29, 2019 with No Comments

In a report issued for Los Angeles County, fire agencies reviewed the Woolsey Fire. It states, “we cannot expect that all population growth in Very High or High Fire Hazard Severity areas can be protected simply by increasing resiliency to wildfire and by adding more fire engines.” The Los Angeles Times article goes on to say: “But it is folly to think that stricter building codes and more fire engines can eliminate the danger we create by building and rebuilding in … Read More

Coastkeeper Fire Workshop

by Melanie Schlotterbeck on October 18, 2019 with No Comments

Claire Schlotterbeck, Hills For Everyone Executive Director attended the Orange County Coastkeeper’s fire workshop at Cal State Fullerton. She relayed what she has done to protect her own home from wildfire embers. Read the Daily Titan article.