Hills For Everyone is part of the M2 Environmental Coalition working to protect additional lands through the OCTA Environmental Mitigation Program. So far, two restoration projects within and one acquisition adjacent to Chino Hills State Park has occurred. We’ll be there to celebrate the signing of the Conservation Plans tomorrow!
In 2006, Hills For Everyone was one of 30 conservation and community groups to support Orange County’s Renewed Measure M (a 1/2-cent sales tax measure) because it provided funding for conservation projects. The 296-acre Hayashi Preserve (shown left) was acquired in May 2011. It borders Chino Hills State Park. Tomorrow, the Orange County Transportation Authority signs a county-wide Conservation Plan permanently protecting this land and 1,000+ acres elsewhere. Congrats to all the partners involved! Read the Voice of OC OpEd.
In 2005, Friends of Harbors, Beaches and Parks coordinated a coalition of environmental groups to negotiate a comprehensive mitigation program for the Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA), as it considered renewing its 1/2-cent sales tax measure called Measure M. Hills For Everyone was one of 30+ conservation and community groups that supported this concept and ultimately the measure. The measure committed OCTA to spend a minimum of 5% (roughly $243.5 million) on acquisition, restoration, and management. To date, the Authority … Read More