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👀 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-mela…

Tis' the Season of Giving: Act Now for a Sustainable Future - mailchi.mp/2ae12de78574/t…

Tis' the Season of Giving: Act Now for a Sustainable Future - Donate by 12/31! - mailchi.mp/0c64becb3cc1/t…

GreenLines: Proposition 4, Annual Newsletter, & OC Climate Action Plan - mailchi.mp/e84e2b770efd/g…

📣 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/

@ocparkbuilder Great work!! Atta girl!

@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/stud…

Exciting news from our friends at the @CoastalCorridor Alliance! 🌊🌾🌳🐾🪶

It's signed! Thank you #CALeg for passing #SB867 and putting the historic #2024ClimateBond on the ballot for voters to approve. With this action, we are one step closer to maintaining our progress toward statewide #ClimateResilience. @CASpeakerRivas @ilike_mike @CAgovernor

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…

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.

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

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/88449497668

@PowerInNatureCA is doing a great job! Thanks @CNPS !! ☘️🌳🌵

@PowerInNatureCA Great job!

The Power in Nature Coalition is urging CA to prioritize funding for the protection of at least 30% of our lands and coastal waters by 2030. This goal is critical to ensure a healthy future for all Californians. Visit powerinnature.org to learn more #30X30CA #PowerInNature

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.

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-0112…