Forty years in the making… the view from Chino Hills State Park of Lower Aliso Canyon is now protected–forever. We are deeply grateful to the landowner, The Conservation Fund, L.A. Mountains, and Wildlife Conservation Board. If you want to support our conservation work… follow us on Facebook and/or donate: www.HillsForEveryone.org.
Thanks to a wonderful partnership with Friends of Harbors, Beaches & Parks (FHBP), a joint Opinion Editorial was written by our (and FHBP) consultant Melanie Schlotterbeck about opportunities that exist in and around Orange County for conservation acquisitions. Through a thorough mapping exercise we now know more than 30,000 acres are potentially available for conservation. Read the Opinion Editorial.
Through a great partnership with Friends of Harbors, Beaches & Parks (FHBP), Hills For Everyone used FHBP’s Green Vision Map to identify 275 properties (totaling over 30,000 acres) in and around Orange County for possible acquisition. Right now, the California Natural Resources Agency is taking ideas for land acquisitions around the state to help implement its 30×30 Campaign. The 30×30 Campaign aims to protect 30% of California’s lands and coastal waters by 2030. Early math indicates about eight million acres … Read More
Did you know bobcats are the most numerous wild cats in the Americas and that they are found in the Puente-Chino Hills Wildlife Corridor? These felines are much smaller than cougars and have smaller territories. Unlike cougars whose tails are nearly as long as their body, bobcats have a short, stubby tail (see photo!). Bobcats are generally solitary animals who avoid human contact.
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.