Project Grant P24AP00687

The U.S. National Park Service awarded a $7,728,000 Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) grant to the California Department of Parks and Recreation (CDPR) on June 7, 2024. Through this grant, CDPR will sub-award funds to the Mountains Recreation and Conservation Authority to acquire approximately 672 acres of open space land for recreational purposes in Chino Hills, California. The project will expand the existing 90-mile trail network and preserve ridgelines that protect the viewshed and watershed for Chino Hills State Park. This acquisition eliminates the threat of development on land contiguous to public open space, providing short-term outdoor recreation benefits and long-term environmental conservation. The project is funded under CFDA 15.916 - Outdoor Recreation Acquisition, Development and Planning, which supports state and local government efforts to acquire, develop, and improve public recreational areas and facilities.