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Southwest Adaptation Forum

by Melanie Schlotterbeck on April 6, 2021 with No Comments

Today our Conservation Consultant Melanie Schlotterbeck presented at the international conference: Southwest Adaptation Forum. The three day conference is hosted by Climate Science Alliance and Southwest Climate Adaptation Science Center. Specifically she joined in a live panel discussion about research applications for local climate adaptation, using Chino Hills State Park and our wildfire study as examples.

Park Visitors Get Parking Tickets

by Melanie Schlotterbeck on April 5, 2021 with No Comments

While we are glad you are enjoying Chino Hills State Park, but hope your experience isn’t diminished by a parking ticket when you return to the car! As a friendly reminder, no matter what park you visit be sure to check the parking regulations, avoid red zones, and avoid fire hydrants. Read the Chino Champion article.

Powder Canyon Views

by Melanie Schlotterbeck on March 31, 2021 with No Comments

There are many agencies, groups, and residents working to protect SoCal landscapes and within the Puente-Chino Hills Wildlife Corridor. Today’s shout out goes to our partner on the west side of the hills the Puente Hills Habitat Preservation Authority. Nearly 4,000 acres of land is preserved in the Puente Hills, including the stunning Powder Canyon Preserve featured in this video!

Editorial on Building in High Fire Risk Areas

by Melanie Schlotterbeck on March 24, 2021 with No Comments

A lot of the projects Hills For Everyone has opposed are in Very High (or High) Fire Hazard Severity Zones (i.e., Hidden Oaks – Chino Hills, Madrona – Brea, and Esperanza Hills – above Yorba Linda). By definition this means the land has burned multiple times in recorded history. Fundamentally, the issues are public safety (evacuation), loss of habitat, and impacts to our protected lands. More people and more access in these high risk locations mean more fires. Thanks to … Read More

Another Welcome Sign Installed

by Melanie Schlotterbeck on March 22, 2021 with No Comments

We are go grateful for the volunteers that installed the second Welcome Sign at the Discovery Center. It is over by the Telegraph Canyon Trailhead at the end of the parking lot. The posts still need to be trimmed, but the signage is reduced and we hope it provides help to those looking for information on the park, its hours, trails, and do’s and don’t’s.

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