State Park Featured in Article

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Here is the second in a three part series on wildfires in Orange County. This article focuses on Chino Hills State Park and how it has an unnatural fire frequency. Too many fires burning the land is having big impacts on the plants and animals–all the reasons the park was protected. View the Voice of OC article.

Ask the Govenor to Support AB 1788

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URGENT: Help protect our wildlife!Submit an electronic letter TODAY to Gavin Newsom to supporting the bill (AB 1788) regarding second generation anticoagulant rodenticides… A sample letter from Center for Biological Diversity is in the first comment below.Get your letters in today urging him to sign AB 1788. Go to: https://govapps.gov.ca.gov/gov40mail/1. Click Have a Comment2. Fill in the form3. Select AB017884. Click Next5. Select “Pro”6. Copy and paste the comments below (and or write your own comments)7. Send Message I urge … Read More

Living at the Urban Edge

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As a follow up to our post earlier this week on rodenticides, the Puente Hills Habitat Preservation Authority offers helpful tips and tools for co-existing with wildlife. Tips span the spectrum including: how to avoid contact with coyotes, steering clear of mountain lions, understanding edge effects, and general avoidance etiquette for wildlife encounters. The Authority even has a couple of helpful videos. 

Pandemic Reduces Wildlife Collisions

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The UC Davis Road Ecology Center reports a decrease (by 71%) of traffic during the stay at home orders in California. Why does this matter? Fewer cars on the roads means fewer animals dying from vehicle collisions. Research shows there was a 21% decrease in animals killed per day. And, mountain lions, which we hope get special protections under the California Endangered Species Act, had 56% fewer deaths spanning the 10 week shutdown. View the UC Davis Road Ecology Center … Read More

Spring 2020

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Spring 2020 (PDF – 895 KB)Highlights: Saving Land at Long Last (Eastbridge Acquisition) County Sues Sanitation Districts Over Park Plans Brea Canyon Road Hidden Oaks Esperanza Hills Hsi Lai Temple Wildlife Reminder Hike With Assemblymember Chen SoCal Mountain Lion

Mule Deer

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Mule deer are found throughout western North America. They are named for their large ears, which look ears that belong on a … you guessed it … mule. Mule deer are ruminants, which means they ferment plant material before digesting it. For the tail, those are blacktipped (see the photo), unlike the “white tailed” deer. Mule deer are found throughout the Puente-Chino Hills Wildlife Corridor. Please know that we are with you in spirit during this trying time and send … Read More

Land Bridges Connect Wildlands

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Connecting our landscapes together is important for many reasons–none the least of which is animal-vehicle collisions. More than one million collisions occur annually. Transportation planners are doing a better job planning for creative land bridges or underpasses designed specifically for the animals. Read the Healthy Food House article.

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