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Cougars Need Connection to Survive

by Melanie Schlotterbeck on July 10, 2017 with No Comments

Cougars in the Santa Ana Mountains may be in trouble if the connections to the Eastern Peninsular Range across the 15 isn’t secured (and soon!). Connecting our landscapes together means the top predator can survive… but at the 15 Freeway (a choke point) exists. Human activity and noise are deterring the animals. Some have died trying to cross the freeway. Without new genes the species will face dire genetic consequences, weakened immune systems, and may die out in our local … Read More

State Parks Manages Hayashi Preserve for OCTA

by Melanie Schlotterbeck on June 28, 2017 with No Comments

Continued press on the OCTA Environmental Mitigation Program success. Chino Hills State Park manages 296 acres adjacent to the park that was purchased as part of this program. Congrats again! And, thanks to Friends of Harbors, Beaches & Parks (FHBP) for the leadership.

Lands Permanently Preserved

by Melanie Schlotterbeck on June 21, 2017 with No Comments

It isn’t everyday that you can celebrate a BIG conservation achievement. In unprecedented partnerships with transportation agencies, wildlife agencies, and the conservation community Hills For Everyone and many others celebrate a major milestone 12 years in the making. Conservation Plans permanently protecting 1,300 acres of land and restoring 350 acres were finalized. This team effort deserves a few photos!

State Park Benefits From Mitigation Program

by Melanie Schlotterbeck on June 19, 2017 with No Comments

Hills For Everyone is part of the M2 Environmental Coalition working to protect additional lands through the OCTA Environmental Mitigation Program. So far, two restoration projects within and one acquisition adjacent to Chino Hills State Park has occurred. We’ll be there to celebrate the signing of the Conservation Plans tomorrow!

Conservation Plan Signing

by Melanie Schlotterbeck on June 19, 2017 with No Comments

In 2006, Hills For Everyone was one of 30 conservation and community groups to support Orange County’s Renewed Measure M (a 1/2-cent sales tax measure) because it provided funding for conservation projects. The 296-acre Hayashi Preserve (shown left) was acquired in May 2011. It borders Chino Hills State Park. Tomorrow, the Orange County Transportation Authority signs a county-wide Conservation Plan permanently protecting this land and 1,000+ acres elsewhere. Congrats to all the partners involved! Read the Voice of OC OpEd.