Chaparral is prone to burn and, if not burned too often, plants can re-sprout from underground root crowns or mature enough, from seeds. If it burns too often though, the root crown runs out of stored energy and the plant dies. Alternatively, the plant may not be able to grow to be old enough to produce seeds before it burns again.
Hey friends! It will be HOT , HOT , HOT this Labor Day weekend and we wanted you to be aware of the dangers of being outside during extreme heat events. Check out this great infographic from the Center for Disease Control and Prevention to understand heat related illnesses, should you or someone you encounter have an issue while outside. Stay safe, stay cool, stay indoors if you can!(Image: Heat Related Illnesses described in two columns: What to Look For … Read More
In the wee hours of the morning, the legislative session ended with the Assembly and Senate taking their last votes on proposed legislation. Some bills made it out (and go to the Governor’s desk) and some didn’t. One bill that our organization supported, AB 1788, (authored by Assemblymember Bloom) is on its way to the Governor’s desk. According to the Mountain Lion Foundation, “studies show that 80-90% of predators [like mountain lions and bobcats] have been exposed to highly toxic … Read More
Who wants good news!? Protect Our Homes and Hills just announced the City of Yorba Linda has denied the grading and encroachment application for the Esperanza Hills development. View the email announcement.
Our friends at San Onofre State Beach need our help! Use the link below to tell your State Representatives that San Onofre must be protected now and for future generations–no roads should be allowed through the park, ever. The sponsored bill (AB 1426) codifies the judicial decree that currently protects San Onofre State Beach, the Donna O’Neill Land Conservancy, and the San Mateo Watershed. The vote should happen soon, so send in your letter immediately! View the Petition!