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CalFire Grant

Posted by on Oct 2, 2023 in News | Comments Off on CalFire Grant

PUENTE HILLS FUELS REDUCTION PROJECT During fiscal year 21-22, the Habitat Authority was awarded a  $617,862 one-time grant from the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) Fire Prevention Grants Program to fund activities which would reduce the wildfire fuel load in the Puente Hills Preserve. The proposed project would fund efforts such as vegetation clearing along the urban-wildland interface, dead tree removal (well over 100 trees) and goat grazing (approximately 36 acres).  It will compliment historic efforts, as well as match efforts funded in part by the Rivers and Mountains Conservancy via the Governor’s statewide wildfire prevention...

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September Newsletter

Posted by on Sep 29, 2023 in News | Comments Off on September Newsletter

Newsletter (click here)

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Join Our Open House – Nov.14

Posted by on Sep 26, 2023 in News | Comments Off on Join Our Open House – Nov.14

All are welcome to join. Click here to RSVP    

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We Want to Hear From You

Posted by on Sep 18, 2023 in News | Comments Off on We Want to Hear From You

The Habitat Authority is currently considering options for maintaining local services. As we plan for the future, please share your priorities by taking our survey at www.tinyurl.com/PuenteHillsSurvey

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Volunteer Awards

Posted by on Sep 18, 2023 in News | Comments Off on Volunteer Awards

Volunteer Awards Our outstanding volunteers, Pam Hill and Lee Willard, were recognized for their valuable contributions to the Habitat Authority this past Saturday, September 16, 2023, at our Meetup monthly public hike. Also recognized but not present was volunteer Tom Merlino. Our volunteers’ time is precious in helping the Authority maintain its trails, host Meetup.com, and process the wildlife camera digital photos. Our recognized volunteers contributed many precious hours to protecting our trails and hillsides this past fiscal year. Pam Hill  Pam Hill is a Whittier resident and teaches geology at California State University, Long Beach, but still finds the...

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August Newsletter

Posted by on Aug 22, 2023 in News | Comments Off on August Newsletter

Puente Hills Preserve News, August Newsletter

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