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SB 266 – State Park Expansion Bill

by Melanie Schlotterbeck on February 16, 2021 with No Comments

Hills For Everyone is pleased to announce we’ve partnered with Senator Josh Newman to re-introduce a slightly revised bill to expand Chino Hills State Park and require the Department of Parks and Recreation to take the lands it has always envisioned to have, into its ownership. Assemblymember Phillip Chen has co-authored the bill. Here are the specifics: Three properties have been identified (two willing sellers and one donation) totaling 1,531 acres. View the map below (purple, red, and yellow/green areas). We’ve identified several sources … Read More

Barbed Wire Removal

by Melanie Schlotterbeck on February 16, 2021 with No Comments

Congratulations to all the volunteers from yesterday that removed 3500 feet of barbed wire from Chino Hills State Park. This is just the start of the removal, so stay tuned for more photos and progress. The area of focus here was near the Bobcat Ridge Trail. View photos from our Facebook page.

Barbed Wire Removal Begins

by Melanie Schlotterbeck on February 15, 2021 with No Comments

We are SOOOOO excited that State Parks allowed volunteers to begin removal of the documented 4+ miles of barbed wire in Chino Hills State Park. Right now, it is very easy to spot with nearly all the vegetation gone from the Blue Ridge Fire. In a few short months, it will be covered by the mustard and other tall grasses. The barbed wire impedes wildlife movement and is no longer needed for cattle grazing. We will keep you updated on … Read More

Back Yard Bird Count

by Melanie Schlotterbeck on February 12, 2021 with No Comments

Help our local birds! Join the Backyard Bird Count, which runs February 12-15th. For details go to: BirdCount.org. View the details on our Facebook page.

Esperanza Hills Loss/Win

by Melanie Schlotterbeck on February 10, 2021 with No Comments

We know how hard it can be to lose–but what a way to win as you lose!? The lawsuits are decided and no more legal options exist–and yet, the developer still can’t build without the needed access! Way to go Protect Our Homes and Hills. View the Protect Our Homes & Hills email.