Here is an interesting article on your chances of colliding with a deer based on your location (state). This is an important reminder to keep your eyes on the road, especially when you are driving near natural lands where deer are likely to reside. Stay safe! Check out the Washington Post article.
The Puente-Chino Hills Wildlife Corridor has many lands protected due to the presence of threatened or endangered species. In September, the federal government considered removing (or delisting) on species we have in our hills–the California Gnatcatcher. Thankfully, they decided to keep it listed as threatened, which helps our conservation efforts. Check out the article in the Los Angeles Times article.
It appears the City of Industry’s purchase of Upper Tonner Canyon, at the price tag of $41.7 million, may not pass muster. The Los Angeles County oversight committee says it needs to be sold to the highest bidder. Check out the Whittier Daily News article.
Summer 2016 (PDF – 797 KB) Highlights: Off-Trail Use Damages Park Corridor Project Updates September Shindig Doggy Do’s and Don’t’s Meet Your Neighbors Three Easy Ways to Help Hills For Everyone HFE’s New Board Member Grinstead Gratitudes