Chino Hills State Park Archives | Page 61 of 80

Recap Video for 2017

by Melanie Schlotterbeck on January 31, 2018 with No Comments

We are pleased to provide a recap of our activities in 2017 and for all of the support that allowed us to take action and to win environmental battles on several fronts. This approximately two minute video highlights the wildflower bloom across the hills, our legislative partnerships, the two successful appeal victories on Madrona and Esperanza Hills, and our work to get Proposition 68 (the Park Bond Act) on the June ballot. If the Park Bond is passed by voters, additional … Read More

Raceway Proposed Next to State Park

by Melanie Schlotterbeck on January 31, 2018 with No Comments

The County of Riverside is in the process of writing an Environmental Impact Report (EIR) for an off road vehicle raceway next to Chino Hills State Park near the 71 and 91 freeways. The project site comprises ~163 acres and consists of nine racetracks for varying ages and expertise levels, sites for car and RV parking, concession stands, restrooms, seating, an operations office, eight desilting basins for drainage, and the ongoing sand extraction and mine reclamation. Between the noise, the … Read More

Off-Road Motorsports Facility Proposed

by Melanie Schlotterbeck on January 25, 2018 with No Comments

Did you know that there is an off-road motorsports facility proposed for 133 acres adjacent to Chino Hills State Park and the 71 freeway in Riverside County? Yep. Hills For Everyone Executive Director Claire Schlotterbeck attended the Notice of Preparation meeting on Monday. When the Environmental Impact Report is released, we will let you know.

Help Rename Seven Preserves

by Melanie Schlotterbeck on January 22, 2018 with No Comments

Hills For Everyone is part of a coalition that has protected 1,300 acres across Orange County through a mitigation program, including ~300 acres (the Hayashi Preserve) next to Chino Hills State Park. OCTA is hosting a renaming effort to honor the natural resources on the preserves. Join in the fun by voting for your favorite preserve names at: www.OCTA.net/Preservation. The name will be revealed at the Saturday, February 24th hike on the O’Neill Oaks Preserve.

First Day Hike Success

by Melanie Schlotterbeck on January 10, 2018 with No Comments

Check out this article in the Champion Newspapers on the First Day hike in Chino Hills State Park. Are you hoping getting outside more in 2018? View the article in the Chino Champion.