Friends of Harbors, Beaches and Parks (FHBP) is a non-profit organization dedicated to protecting the natural lands, waterways and beaches of Orange County.
👀 BIG NEWS! 👀
For over 20 years Melanie Schlotterbeck @ocparkbuilder has been the face of the ambitious Green Vision project at FHBP.
Melanie now has an opportunity to work statewide on California’s “30x30” conservation goals! 🏔️🏜️🏖️
Learn more: fhbp.org/thank-you-melanie/
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📣 Please join us in welcoming @conniegallippi to FHBP as our new lead consultant.
Connie has broad experience in non-profit work, both locally and globally, and has worked extensively on state conservation issues. 🌿🌸🦎🐋
Learn more: fhbp.org/welcome-connie/
@FHBP_OC published two Story Maps, highlighting Orange County’s park heritage. The Park Legacy Project details the history of 15 Regional and seven Wilderness Parks, showcasing preservation efforts. Check them out from our website: fhbp.org/resources/studies-r…
OCTA is looking for volunteers to serve on its 11 member Taxpayer Oversight Committee. Deadline to apply is: May 3, 2024.
Learn more here: blog.octa.net/posts/apply-fo…
Noteworthy News:
1. @Meghan_Hertel with @CalNatResources presented to @SCAGnews today on @30x30CA. Thanks Meghan for mentioning Regional Advance Mitigation and the potential for conservation benefits through Connect SoCal. 1/2
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2. The @SCAGnews Regional Council unanimously adopted the 2024 Connect SoCal Plan. We continued to urge SCAG to adopt more robust policies and mitigation measures to further reduce impacts to habitats. @FHBP_OC led the coalition to comment and support this plan.
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Laguna Greenbelt has been working tirelessly to protect the connection between the Laguna Coast and the Santa Ana Mountains for wildlife. We hope their position is listened to as the City of Irvine considers trails in the area. voiceofoc.org/2024/03/irvine…
OCTA is sharing its Coastal Rail Resilience Study during a public meeting this morning. This graphic shows critical shoreline areas and how things look over the last two decades.
Join the meeting now: us06web.zoom.us/j/8844949766…
ALT A graphic of Critical Shoreline Areas for OCTA's Coastal Rail Resilience Study. It shows two areas (San Pedro Cell and Oceanside Cell) which indicates the changes over the last two decades.
Today the @SCAGnews Regional Council unanimously adopted the data standards and data disclaimer language for the SoCal Greenprint. This tool was a mitigation measure from the 2020 Connect SoCal Plan. @FHBP_OC is thrilled to have been a leader in the effort to ensure it launched.
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We are saddened to learn of Allan Beek's passing. He committed countless hours to improve the environment, the Back Bay, & the City of Newport Beach. May the memory of his life, his dry humor, and his legacy live on. Our deepest condolences to his family. stunewsnewport.com/fair-game…
🎶 On the 10th day of sharing, my true love sent to me, ten hikers hiking in California's breathtaking scenery!
Wishing you all a California Christmas filled with the joy of exploration and the spirit of the great outdoors!
Learn about how to use pathways #2, #8, & #9 in your biodiversity, equity, and climate resilience work. Join us 11/30 (10 - 11:30 AM) with our speakers Tori Kjer, Matthew Teutimez, and Julie Turrini. Register now at: bit.ly/3Q4AZCI
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Aprenda cómo utilizar estrategias #2, #8, & #9 en tu trabajo de biodiversidad, equidad y resiliencia climática. Únase a nosotros 11/30 (10 - 11:30 AM) con nuestros oradores Tori Kjer, Matthew Teutimez, yJulie Turrini. Regístrate ahora en: bit.ly/3Q4AZCI