On Saturday, September 21, 2024 that Habitat Authority celebrated its 30th Anniversary as an agency. At our 30-year mark, we manage over 3,880 acres, have 23 miles of public trails, and have restoration of 312 acres in part for the wildlife that call the hills home, and have provided outreach for over 30,000 folks. Here is a video shown at the event that highlights the milestones over the years https://www.habitatauthority.org/2024/09/23/milestones-over-30-years/
Thank you to all who attended and to our awardees:
Founder’s Award:
Bob Henderson, Former Whittier Mayor and Founding Habitat Authority Chairman
Legacy Awards:
Sanitation Districts of Los Angeles County
Los Angeles County, Fourth Supervisorial District
Los Angeles County, First Supervisorial District
City of Whittier
Hacienda Heights Improvement Association
Stewardship Awards: Given for volunteer efforts for long term service over the decades. Volunteer efforts like theirs better our lives and environment for generations to come.
Dr. Bruce Everett, Hacienda Heights resident
In appreciation for your over 1,500 hours of docent and trail watch service over the many years, and for your extra contributions with beautiful photography, special hikes and calendars.
Licha Gonzales, Rowland Heights resident
In appreciation for your near 1,000 hours of docent and trail watch service over the many years, and for your extra contributions with trail watching and helping with special events.
Dr. Pam Hill, Whittier resident
In appreciation for your near 1,000 hours of docent and trail watch service over the many years, and for your extra contributions with leading hikes for local youth.
Shelley Andros, Chair of Habitat Authority Advisory Committee representing Whittier:In appreciation for your 15-year dedication and service and for your extra contributions with helping with the Trails Plan, horse stepovers, surveys, studies, and social media.
Cathy Houwen, Board Liaison and Vice Chair of Advisory Committee representing La Habra Heights:
In appreciation for your 12-year dedication and service and for your extra contributions as Board liaison and updates to your community.
Gina Natoli, past advisory Committee Member and current generalvolunteer, Hacienda Heights resident: In appreciation for your previous 12-year dedication and service as an Advisory Committee and Board Member and for your extra contributions with surveys, the wildlife camera study, special events, planning expertise, and continued volunteer efforts.
