Happy Father’s Day!
on June 21, 2020
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Thanks to all the dads, stepdads, uncles, and others who bring wonder, imagination, support, and joy to the world.
Great American Outdoors Act
on June 19, 2020
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In a significant move this week, the US Senate approved the “Great American Outdoors Act,” which combines two topics. First, the backlog of maintenance projects (estimated to be $12 billion) for our National Parks has $9.5 billion included in the bill. Second, the bill permanently supports up to $900 million every year for conservation funding. The latter funding comes through a program call the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF). Lands within Chino Hills State Park include acquisitions funded through LWCF dollars. … Read More
Track Identification
on June 18, 2020
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When outside always be aware of your surroundings, but also have a little fun with it and see who might have been there before you. Watch for signs of animal evidence on the trail. Below is a photo of tracks on a trail in Chino Hills State Park. Here is a quiz: 1. Can you identify what animal made this track?2. Can you tell which direction it was headed? (up ⬆️ or down ⬇️)3. Can you tell if it was likely walking or running?4. … Read More
Supreme Court Won’t Hear Esperanza Hills Case
on June 17, 2020
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It is a big disappointment to hear that the California Supreme Court opted not to hear the case on Esperanza Hills. The Orange County Board of Supervisors approved the project–the latest iteration–with a 3-2 vote last September. These 340 multi-million dollar houses are proposed immediately adjacent to Chino Hills State Park. There is one more lawsuit appeal pending. A shout out to Protect Our Homes and Hills for its tireless work fighting for public safety in Yorba Linda. View the Orange County Register … Read More
E-Newsletter for June 2020
on June 17, 2020
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The Ups and Downs of COVID-19 – https://mailchi.mp/ccd040eb7712/june-2020-enewsletter This e-newsletter covers our State Park acquisition bill (AB 2021), camping in Chino Hills State Park, and how fireworks are starting local fires.