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Parkland Gets Funding Throughout OC

by Melanie Schlotterbeck on August 2, 2021 with No Comments

We are thrilled to have our work on Chino Hills State Park showcased in conjunction with partners across the region like The Trust for Public Land and Rise Up Willowick. Residents and non-profits advocating for land protection is not a new thing, but it sure has gained momentum with the pandemic and realization of the need for more local outdoor options. View the Voice of OC article.

30×30 Day of Action

by Melanie Schlotterbeck on June 30, 2021 with No Comments

Today is the 30th, so we’re doing a #30×30 Day of Action to celebrate communities working to conserve 30% of our lands and ocean by 2030! Use #SaveMoreNature to share a photo of yourself enjoying the outdoors and tell us why nature is important to you. http://www.30x30groundwork.org/

Escrow Closes on 80 Acres

by Melanie Schlotterbeck on June 28, 2021 with No Comments

We are thrilled to announce escrow has closed on the 80 acre Eastbridge property. The land was surrounded on three sides by Chino Hills State Park and on one side by the Mountains Recreation and Conservation Authority (L.A. Mountains). Thanks to the landowner (the Shopoff Group), the Wildlife Conservation Board, our consultants, and MRCA for their hard work making this conservation acquisition happen.

Ridgeline Properties Funded

by Melanie Schlotterbeck on May 20, 2021 with No Comments

It has been less than a year since we made an announcement like this (and we hope this trend continues!). Chino Hills State Park was created along ridgeline boundaries to protect the viewshed for visitors and watershed for wildlife. Today, we are thrilled to announce that the Wildlife Conservation Board voted to fund two more ridgeline acquisitions—both properties have been coveted since the late 1970s!! View our Press Release. Shopoff Realty Investments (Eastbridge property shown above) was a willing seller in a transaction to … Read More

30×30 Workshop Participation

by Melanie Schlotterbeck on May 6, 2021 with No Comments

Late yesterday we participated in the California Natural Resources Agency’s virtual LA workshop to discuss conservation and nature-based solutions for the 30×30 campaign. Even with 250+ participants—the Puente-Chino Hills was well represented. Let’s do this!