The regional nonprofit, Friends of Harbors, Beaches and Parks (FHBP), is recognized for its long-time community service by State Senator Patricia Bates (District 36) at a small celebration at Upper Newport Bay’s Peter and Mary Muth Interpretive Center. Honoring its 25 years of work in the field of conservation, land use, and transportation mitigation, the Senator recognized the meaningful contributions FHBP has made to the local and regional conservation landscape.