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OCTA Approves Conservation Plan

by Melanie Schlotterbeck on November 28, 2016 with No Comments

In 2005, Friends of Harbors, Beaches and Parks coordinated a coalition of environmental groups to negotiate a comprehensive mitigation program for the Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA), as it considered renewing its 1/2-cent sales tax measure called Measure M. Hills For Everyone was one of 30+ conservation and community groups that supported this concept and ultimately the measure. The measure committed OCTA to spend a minimum of 5% (roughly $243.5 million) on acquisition, restoration, and management. To date, the Authority … Read More

Proposed Flyover Connector From 241 to 91 Freeway

by Melanie Schlotterbeck on November 22, 2016 with No Comments

Per Supervisor Lisa Bartlett’s Fifth District E-Newsletter: “The Transportation Corridor Agencies (TCA) and Caltrans are proposing to build a direct, median-to-median, tolled connector to link the northbound 241 Toll Road and eastbound 91 Express Lanes and to link the westbound 91 Express Lanes to the southbound 241 Toll Road. This “Express Connector” would decrease traffic congestion, enhance safety by reducing weaving across lanes, and improve toll road and toll lane access in Orange and Riverside Counties. TCA and Caltrans welcome … Read More

Green Friday, Opt Outside 11/25

by Melanie Schlotterbeck on November 18, 2016 with No Comments

Save the Redwoods League, California State Parks Foundation and California State Parks invite everyone to bring their friends and families to explore 116 beautiful California state parks on November 25 – “Green Friday”! We’re providing a free day-use parking pass for you to share time with friends and family and give thanks for our beautiful California state parks.

Esperanza Hills Moving Forward

by Melanie Schlotterbeck on November 17, 2016 with No Comments

The Orange County Subdivision Commission recommended approval of the changes to the Vesting Tentative Tract Map for the proposed Esperanza Hills project. Residents sued the County of Orange and developer in July 2015. In late June 2016, the court ruled that the project’s Greenhouse Gas analysis was inadequate and it’s mitigation was deferred. He ordered the County to overturn the project’s approvals and environmental documents, which they have yet to do. The developer is now proposing a single entrance into … Read More

Remembering the 2008 Freeway Fire

by Melanie Schlotterbeck on November 15, 2016 with No Comments

Let us not forget the significance of November 15, 2008. Eight years ago today the Freeway Complex Fire raced through four counties and burned over 30,000 acres right here where we all live. Ninety-five percent of Chino Hills State Park was burned. Over 300 homes were damaged or destroyed. The fire taught us many lessons, let’s hope these lessons still resonate with elected officials when making policy decisions near our wildlands. Public safety is paramount.