Dave Miller, Chair
Frank Sissons, Vice Chair
Karen Pope, Secretary
Mike Gillespie, Treasurer
Dr. Tim Krantz, Univ of Redlands
Mike Strong
Kory Mason
Larry Cook
Ingrid Lagerlof
Tina Underwood
Aaron Henderson
City and County Representatives
City of Yucaipa
Dick Riddell
Mayor
Diane Smith
Councilwoman
City of Redlands
Sherli Leonard
San Bernardino County
Maureen Snellgrove
Rep S.B County Regional Parks
Chas Kelly
Rep S.B. County Supervisisor
Advisors
John McMains, Yucaipa City Planner
George Glenn, Real Estate & Property Acquisition
A Little History
It all began in 1988 with a small group of people from Yucaipa, Redlands, and Mentone with a lofty goal - to protect and preserve the beauty and natural open space of the Crafton Hills.
Our message spread, and by 1992 the small group grew. The organization elected a Board of Directors, and registered as a non-profit, tax exempt organization. The membership continues to grow. Civic organizations and public entities including the County of San Bernardino, City of Yucaipa, and City of Redlands signed on as well, and the Crafton Hills Open Space Conservancy (CHOSC) became a reality.
Our Goals
CHOSC strives to protect in perpetuity the natural environment of the area for its significant watershed, ecological and aesthetic values, and other benefits to the public interest. Since 1992, CHOSC has preserved more than two thirds of the 4500 acres through acquisition and cooperative management with San Bernardino County, Crafton Hills College, and the Cities of Redlands and Yucaipa.
Board of Directors
You Can Help
If you've read this far, you must be interested in helping us accomplish our goals. We still have a long way to go, and we need your help. We hope you will join us in our efforts to save this valuable resource. Click on the "Join Us" button for information about membership and how to join.
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Crafton Hills Open Space Conservancy
Scroll Down - Let's Take A Look
Let's take a look at what could happen if we don't protect these hills. The pictures below were taken off the 91 Freeway in Corona. Those hills used to look very much like the Crafton Hills. Look at them now. Some people have suggested that the Crafton Hills are too steep to develop - Those people need to see these pictures.
