Late yesterday we participated in the California Natural Resources Agency’s virtual LA workshop to discuss conservation and nature-based solutions for the 30×30 campaign. Even with 250+ participants—the Puente-Chino Hills was well represented. Let’s do this!
The answer is B. 23.1 million acres have already been permanently protected in California. This means the collective “we” need to still conserve eight million acres by 2030 to reach the 30×30 goal. Hills For Everyone has identified around 9,000 acres of immediate importance for conservation for the Puente-Chino Hills Wildlife Corridor to ensure the landscape is protected and connected for the future.
This video captures some of the highlights of our work from 2020 including acquisition and conservation of 320 acres, PowerPoint presentations, support of the Chino Hills State Park Trail Plan, and legislation to save raptors and owls from rat poison. It also covers some of the land use challenges that were resolved like Hidden Oaks and the Aera Energy project. Nevertheless, some challenges remain like Esperanza Hills, the Brea Canyon Road widening, Hsi Lai Temple expansion, and extension of the … Read More
We hired local biologist Robb Hamilton to review the Hsi Lai Temple Monastery project and its impacts to the Wildlife Corridor. Check out his early review. Comments on the Notice of Preparation of the Environmental Impact Report are due by Tuesday, December 8th.
Today is Indigenous Peoples’ Day. Have you ever wondered who lived on this land before us? Check out this informative mapping tool to understand the territories of various tribes throughout the world. The Puente-Chino Hills Wildlife Corridor sits within the lands inhabited by the Payómkawichum (Luiseño), Gabrielino/Tongva Nation, and Kizh Nation. Visit the mapping tool website.