Today, Hills For Everyone consultant Melanie Schlotterbeck presented to the National Parks class in California State University, Fullerton’s Geography Department on the importance of parks, and of course, the Puente-Chino Hills Wildlife Corridor.
Congrats to local conservation groups (The Nature Conservancy included) and wildlife researchers for this much needed purchase in Riverside County. Without this connection in the Palomar Range, wildlife in the Santa Ana Mountains (and therefore, Puente-Chino Hills), would be stranded (geographically and genetically). Over time, inbreeding would occur within the population and the species would die out. Great work keeping this top level predator (the cougar) safe. Check out the Temecula Valley Development article.
Tonight we are at a special meeting of the Rowland Height Community Coordinating Council with many area residents. Why? The L.A. County Regional Planning Department recently initiated a study group to develop an East San Gabriel Valley (ESGV) Plan. The plan will focus on topics related to land use, open space, housing, and other issues in the unincorporated areas of the ESGV area. An important feature of the plan will be how it modifies the ordinances governing the development and … Read More
Supervisor Todd Spitzer penned this Op-Ed on the Canyon Fire 2 response. The response was delayed due to dispatch staff not following protocol on the 911 reports related to the vegetation fire. Check out the Orange County Register article.
Check out some of the cool photos taken during the Hills For Everyone flight across the Puente-Chino Hills Wildlife Corridor. These were taken from Eco Flight–and our pilot Bruce. View the Eco Flight photos.