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Animal Overpasses

by Melanie Schlotterbeck on July 5, 2019 with No Comments

Wildlife bridges are coming to California to reduce animal-vehicle related collisions, keep wildlands connected, and retrofit transportation projects. Wildlife in the Santa Ana Mountains face inbreeding and extinction if the natural lands aren’t connected to other protected lands. But alas, work is already being done in the Puente Hills. In fact, the Puente Hills Habitat Authority undercrossing is featured in the article. Read the San Gabriel Valley Tribune article.

Happy 4th of July

by Melanie Schlotterbeck on July 4, 2019 with No Comments

Fireworks cause many wildland fires this time of year. Please know that ALL of the cities surrounding the Puente-Chino Hills Wildlife Corridor have banned fireworks. These cities include: Yorba Linda, Brea, La Habra, La Habra Heights, Whittier, Hacienda Heights, Rowland Heights, Diamond Bar, Chino Hills, and Corona. Please obey the law as the consequences can be deadly and catastrophic. Have a safe 4th of July.

CEQA Introduction

by Melanie Schlotterbeck on July 3, 2019 with No Comments

The California Environmental Quality Act, or CEQA (pronounced see-quah), is a statue that requires state and local agencies to identify the significant environmental impacts of proposed projects, and to avoid or mitigate those impacts, if feasible. It also requires public comments/testimony on projects during the environmental review process. This landmark environmental law passed in 1970 and was signed into law by Governor Ronald Reagan.

Coast Live Oaks

by Melanie Schlotterbeck on June 30, 2019 with No Comments

Fun Facts about Coast Live Oaks: These large evergreen trees have a short trunk with numerous large, crooked, spreading branches. They can also be wider than they are tall. The fact that oaks have crooked spreading branches in part saved them from being harvested because builders like long straight wood.

Tour With Legislators

by Melanie Schlotterbeck on June 28, 2019 with No Comments

We were pleased to provide a tour of Chino Hills State Park for staff from the offices of CA Senator Roth and Assemblymember Cervantes this week. There is nothing like an on-the-ground view to understand the importance of the issues.

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