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Removal of Obsolete Powerlines

by Melanie Schlotterbeck on June 29, 2026 with No Comments

In the early days of both preserving Chino Hills State Park and forming the nonprofit, Hills For Everyone (HFE), we took on Southern California Edison when it proposed to expand its powerlines through land that had not yet become Chino Hills State Park. Instead of backing down, HFE Founder Dave Myers, challenged Edison’s proposal with a legal petition. We reached a settlement agreement with Edison, where in about 10 miles of obsolete powerlines in the State Park were to be … Read More

Earth Day at CHSP

by Melanie Schlotterbeck on April 13, 2019 with No Comments

Proud to see an Earth Day event organized by California State Parks Foundation with volunteers from Southern California Edison and Target. Chino Hills State Park.

Edison’s TRTP

by Melanie Schlotterbeck on January 15, 2014 with No Comments

Learn how Hills For Everyone worked with the City of Chino Hills and residents to resolve the Edison Tehachapi Renewable Transmission Project (TRTP) and underground the high-voltage power lines in the City of Chino Hills. Learn more about the Edison TRTP by following this link.

Edison Settlement

by Melanie Schlotterbeck on January 15, 2014 with No Comments

As a result of a 1982 lawsuit, Hills For Everyone forced Southern California Edison to remove obsolete power lines in Chino Hills State Park. Learn more about the Edison Settlement by following this link.

Spring 2011

by Melanie Schlotterbeck on May 15, 2011 with No Comments

Spring 2011 (PDF – 782 KB) Highlights: State Park Discovery Center Edison Powerline Removal Calendar of Events Project Updates: Firestone Scout Reservation, Shell-Aera, CHSP Grew, and Whittier Hills Oil Project Wildlife Movement in the Hills & along the 71/91 Freeway New Donation Opportunity: Swipe Good