FHBP is a county-wide non-profit umbrella group educating and inspiring the residents of Orange County, ensuring the protection and restoration of our natural lands and leading a coalition of conservation and community groups to this end. Our work is focused on the following ongoing and emerging projects:

Participating in Orange County's outreach for linking regional land use with transportation.	Researching the potential pros and cons to the proposed Irvine Ranch land transfer.	Working to find and create funding for parks, open space and water quality.
Focusing on a 1,000 acre Park at the mouth of the Santa Ana River.	Collaborating across five SoCal counties to improve wetlands and watersheds.

Please consider supporting our work. In addition to the above projects we also act as the fiscal agent for other community groups. Visit our Program section to learn more.

Your support is much appreciated.

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recent News

Enviros Send Letter to OC/LA Delegation
Twenty groups signed onto a letter stating support for a constructive dialogue on CEQA and at the same time opposing legislative exemptions on CEQA. Download the letter.
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Irvine-Corona Tunnel Idea -- Dead
The 11.5 mile "toll" tunnel connecting the Inland Empire to Orange County is too expensive. Studies have been halted and project staff are considering ending the program.

Fairgrounds Up for Sale Again
The City of Costa Mesa has been working for months to purchase the fairgrounds, the State put the site up for sale again. Offers are due to the State by September 30th.

RFP For Watershed Coordinators Available
The Department of Conservation anticipates that approximately $9 million of Proposition 84 funds will be awarded to support coordination for watershed management and local watershed improvements throughout the State. Applications are due October 12.

DEIR out for Platinum Triangle
The City of Anaheim released its Draft Environmental Impact Report (DEIR) regarding the 820-acre Platinum Triangle. Comments are due on the project by September 27, 2010.

DEIR out for Marine Protected Area
A Draft Environmental Impact Report (DEIR) is now complete for the Marine Protected Area proposals covering California’s South Coast Study Region. A 45-day public comment and review has begun and will run through October 4, 2010.

NOA out for Anaheim ARTIC Project
The Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center (ARTIC) Project is a proposed 19-acre facility for Metrolink, Amtrak and the high speed rail line. Comments are due on the ARTIC Environmental Impact Report by September 3, 2010.