Montebello Hills Task Force

photo by Jeff Yann

We will continue to fight the development of the The Montebello Hills, the last large area of open space left between the Los Angeles River and the Rio Hondo- approximately 480 acres.

The Montebello Hills are currently owned by a Texas oil company, Plains Exploration and Production Company, which is preparing to develop 1200 condos and residences on land that has been used for oil production over 90 years.

These remaining Hills are a potential crown jewel in the Emerald Necklace, an urban park network of trails, parks and greenways along the San Gabriel River and the Rio Hondo. Preserved as a natural park, the Hills will provide an opportunity to experience nature for residents of Montebello and nearby developed county areas. In addition, the hills will continue to provide habitat for native plants and animals including the now rare coastal sage scrub habitat, the endangered California gnatcatcher.

In 2011 we anticipate the release of the next environmental review and hearings regarding the proposed development. We will work to mobilize our supporters and the local community to show their support of saving the hills and oppose the proposed development.