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Great American Outdoors Act Passes

by Melanie Schlotterbeck on August 5, 2020 with No Comments

We have another announcement coming later today, but we thought we’d share some OTHER good news. Yesterday, the President signed the “Great American Outdoors Act” and contained within that is the (now fully funded) Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF). This legislation was support by both houses (Senate and House) and had bi-partisan (Republicans and Democrats) support too! The money in LWCF supports national parks, forests, and other public lands. Chino Hills State Park has been the recipient of LWCF dollars in … Read More

History of Acquisition Relayed in Article

by Melanie Schlotterbeck on July 31, 2020 with No Comments

Thanks so much to Steve Scauzillo for his piece on the 320-acre acquisition from mid-week. He did an extensive interview with both Claire Schlotterbeck and Melanie Schlotterbeck. Check it out! Check out the Press Enterprise article.

Rep. Cisneros Calls Out State Park

by Melanie Schlotterbeck on July 27, 2020 with No Comments

A shout out to Rep. Gil Cisneros for his work on the Great American Outdoors Act (HR 1957). He even called out Chino Hills State Park in his recent e-newsletter: HOUSE PASSED A HISTORIC, BIPARTISAN ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION BILLOn Thursday, the House passed the historic, bipartisan Great American Outdoors Act. This bill provides permanent, full funding for the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF), which has supported 40,000 state and local park projects, including the Chino Hills State Park. Investing in America’s public lands and parks … Read More

Parks are Cathedrals

by Melanie Schlotterbeck on April 3, 2020 with No Comments

While we continue to physically distance ourselves from one another… many have come to realize the relief that parks provide, the healing forces they offer, and how dire the need is for more parks. This is why we are in land conservation. Parks are cathedrals–and not just for us–for plants and animals as well. Read the New York Daily News article.

Birds Imperiled

by Melanie Schlotterbeck on October 5, 2019 with No Comments

The Cornell Lab of Ornithology has determined that one in four birds have disappeared due to habitat loss and pesticide use in the last 50 years. Birds are essential to the success of any ecosystem because they help spread seeds thereby helping the vegetation grow. Birdwatchers play an important role in helping the on-the-ground study. You can play a role in the conservation of birds by getting involved in bird counts. Read the Cornell Daily Sun article.