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Endangered Habitats League
Mission
The Endangered Habitats League (EHL) is dedicated to protection of the
diverse ecosystems of Southern California and to sensitive and sustainable
land use for the benefit of all the regions inhabitants.
History
Leading members of established conservation organizations such as National
Audubon, Sierra Club, League of Conservation Voters, scientists, and
environmental advocates formed the League in 1991. This coalition initially
focused on advocating for listing the California gnatcatcher under state
and federal Endangered Species Acts. Now a membership organization,
the focus of EHL’s work has been on the large-scale ecosystem
conservation programs such as the NCCP, which were driven by the gnatcatcher
listing.
Who is involved?
With a diverse board that remains engaged in conservation work, EHL
operates with three full-time staff (Dan Silver, M.D., Michael Beck,
Lynne Baker, Esq.), and several part-time staff members including membership
services consultant Nica Knite and Earth Discovery Institute
(www.earthdiscovery.org)
directors, Leslie Reynolds and Cathy Chadwick. EHL deploys members,
hires consultants and contracts for legal services as warranted.
Projects
EHL is significantly engaged in long term planning efforts including
the San Diego River Park, San Dieguito Watershed Plan, County of San
Diego GP2020 and Multiple Species Habitat Conservation Plans, TransNet
ballot measure, Riverside County General Plan, Riverside County MSHCP,
as well as conservation planning efforts in Orange, Los Angeles, and
San Bernardino counties. EHL will manage the MSCP Crestridge Preserve
in partnership with CDFG and develop environmental education and research
projects and programs at the Preserve through EHL’s Earth
Discovery Institute. EHL also contributes to efforts as diverse
as Terra Peninsular (Baja California); Save Our Aquifer Coalition (Borrego
Springs/ Anza-Borrego Desert State Park); San Diego River Park-Lakeside
Conservancy; Riverside Land Conservancy.
Goals
EHL’s goal is the implementation of science-based habitat and
watershed programs throughout the Southern California bioregion, which
will formalize the biological and landscape context for species preservation.
Why we joined the Conservation Resources Network
EHL joined the effort to establish CRN in order to support the institutionalization
and integration of the non-profit community in the implementation of
large-scale conservation efforts such as the NCCP. We believe that CRN
member organizations have the potential to set the highest standards
for natural lands management, monitoring, and community involvement.
How are we unique?
EHL is an extremely lean non-profit with tremendous accomplishments
in large-scale conservation planning and policy. Our integrity and results-oriented
methodology has garnered respect and credibility among a broad spectrum
of groups and agencies. These relationships continue to lead to ever-greater
opportunities to establish new and higher standards for conservation.
Education Partnerships?
The Earth Discovery Institute at the MSCP Crestridge Preserve
is EHL’s vehicle to advance environmental education and community
involvement. Partners in the program include Granite Hills and El Capitan
High Schools, Hubbell and Hubbell (hubbellandhubbell.com),
San Diego Urban Corps, and other educational institutions.
Internship Opportunities
EHL offers intern opportunities through Earth Discovery Institute
projects and programs including docent, volunteer and community biological
restoration, management, and research, and Hubbell and Hubbell sustainable
and artistic building design and development.
Wish List
EHL is in need of office space in San Diego.
Summary approach to conservation
EHL works to establish healthy co-existence between people
and nature by integrating comprehensive and sustainable land use with
permanent resource protection.
EHL uses an innovative approach for environmental advocacy that captures
the value of collaboration. Along with communities, businesses, landowners,
and government agencies, we develop solutions that serve all stakeholders
and preserve nature.
As a team of seasoned professionals, we at EHL apply the highest standards
to all aspects of our work. We drive the implementation of state of
the art management and maintenance practices for the stewardship of
preserve lands. We employ the best science and research for the most
effective environmental advocacy and conservation.
Contact for more information:
Michael Beck, San Diego Director
560 La Cresta Blvd., Crest, CA 92021
619-846-3003 ph., 619-588-1595 fax
ehleague.org; beckehl@earthlink.org
Dan Silver, Executive Director
8424-A Santa Monica Blvd., #592
Los Angeles , CA 90069-4267
Telephone: 213-804-2750
Fax: 323-654-1931
E-mail: dsilverla@earthlink.net
Leslie Reynolds, Director Earth Discovery Institute
964 B Ave,
San Diego, CA 92118
Telephone: 619-437-4255
Email: leslie.reynolds@earthlink.net
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Michael Beck, La Cresta Blvd., Crest, CA
619-846-3003 ph., 619-588-1595 fax
ehleague.org; beckehl@earthlink.org
Dan Silver, Executive Director
8424-A Santa Monica Blvd., #592
Los Angeles , CA 90069-4267
Telephone: 213-804-2750
Fax: 323-654-1931
E-mail: dsilverla@earthlink.net
Our priorities are…
· promoting habitat planning efforts that will result in the
preservation of our natural world for the benefit of future generations.
· acquiring key lands so they can be permanently protected.
· creating healthy river parks throughout the county.
· seeing that area planning results in long-term preservation
of our natural landscapes for the benefit of future generations.
Did you know that the Endangered Habitats LeagueÉ
· works to establish healthy co-existence between people and
nature by integrating comprehensive and sustainable land use with
permanent resource protection?
· uses an innovative approach for environmental advocacy that
captures the value of collaboration?
· as a team of seasoned professionals, applies the highest
standards to all aspects of our work?
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