Laguna Canyon Conservancy
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Celebrating the Laguna Canyon Legacy...
Presented by Charles Michael Murray and Harry Huggins.
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November 11th LCC Dinner Event Celebrating 35 years of the "Walk in the Canyon" and the life of Dr. Elisabeth Brown.
Harry Huggins and Charles Michael Murray will present and share interviews and historical footage. Current Laguna Greenbelt president Norm Grosman will also provide an update on the Irvine-Laguna Wildlife Corridor. The program is co-sponsored by Laguna Canyon Conservancy and Laguna Greenbelt Inc.
Meet the Candidates...
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At the October 7th meeting we presented the five Laguna Beach Unified School District Board candidates vying for two seats. LCC is concerned about the education of our future environmental stewards and the impact a school district board’s decisions make overall. This year’s candidates are Lauren Boeck, Howard Hills, Sheri Morgan, Jan Vickers and Margaret Warder.
Earth Day 2024...
April 22nd was officially Earth Day and celebrated in many countries around the world. In Laguna Beach, the open space and education-focused group Laguna Canyon Conservancy (LCC) sponsored an environmental networking event to direct attention on protecting and respecting the planet we all share.
Over 150 attendees gathered at the Rivian Theater to hear from local concerned groups about their special efforts to carry out this mission. Participants included Tom and Ginger Osborne from Citizen’s Climate Lobby, Ray Hiemstra from Orange County Coastkeeper, Mike Beanan from Laguna Bluebelt Coalition, Rob Lee from Laguna Ocean Foundation, George Weiss and Jeremy Frimond for the City of Laguna Beach’s Climate Action Plan, Laguna Beach High School FLOW Program educators Sarah Benson and Jun Shen with student filmmakers Tessa D’Amico, Keanu Mir-Scaer, Wyatt Degner and Alexander Elyaza, and Laguna College of Art and Design (LCAD) faculty Dana Herkelrath and Dan Marriner with students Katia Arriaga, Katelyn Hall and Alysha Martinez.
Laguna Canyon Conservancy’s history of activism and its accomplishments were shared by founding board member Gene Felder along with a video from the 1989 Walk in the Canyon that led the way to the eventual open space preservation of 22,000 acres surrounding Laguna Beach. LCC President Gayle Waite moderated the event introducing the speakers each with their fascinating videos, slide shows and pertinent data to a captivated audience.
The venue space was generously donated by the Rivian company and the program flowed smoothly thanks to their event group headed by Jennifer Ayala, Ben Burnett and Tom Yim. Both Rivian and Laguna Canyon Conservancy had the same goal to remind everyone to take part in protecting this earth and all the life it supports by making everyday EARTH DAY!
Complete list of past programs...
Mon, Mar 31Rivian South Coast TheatreLaguna Beach and the Greenbelt, celebrating a treasured historic american landscape.
Thu, Mar 06Aliso Beach Park
Mon, Feb 10Susi Q Senior Center
Mon, Dec 09Bridge HallThis event is an opportunity to connect with community members, hear from local leaders, and celebrate the season while supporting the incredible work of Laguna Canyon Conservancy and Laguna Canyon Foundation.
Mon, Nov 11Bridge HallHarry Huggins and Charles Michael Murray will present and share interviews and historical footage. Current Laguna Greenbelt president Norm Grosman will also provide an update on the Irvine-Laguna Wildlife Corridor. The program is co-sponsored by Laguna Canyon Conservancy and Laguna Greenbelt Inc.
Mon, Oct 07Bridge HallAn excellent opportunity to meet the candidates and ask the important questions that you may want to discuss while enjoying dinner and socializing with attendees.
Mon, Sep 09Bridge Hall
Mon, Apr 22Rivian South Coast Theatre
Thu, Mar 07Boat Canyon Park / Riddle FieldPlease join Laguna Canyon Conservancy and other groups at this free, fun event.
Mon, Jan 08Zoom MeetingA candid discussion regarding trees in Laguna Beach hosted by LCC with community guests Bob Borthwick, Ann Christoph, Ruben Flores, and Barbara MacGillivray- Mon, Sep 18Guild Hall at St. Mary's ChurchThis meeting is an opportunity for several of our local environmental non-profits to network and consider aligning together as a larger group in the future to become a stronger voice in the community.
Mon, Apr 17Hallie JonesZOOM MEETING: Laguna Canyon Foundation Executive Director Hallie Jones will discuss the Caltrans safety projects along Laguna Canyon Road and El Toro Road and comment on environmental issues and concerns.
Mon, Mar 06Susi Q Community CenterPlease join us on March 6th 2023, at 4 PM and meet our featured guest speaker Terry Welsh. Terry will give a short history of the successful effort to purchase Banning Ranch and bring this important open space into public ownership. www.BanningRanchConservancy.org
Mon, Feb 06LCAD - Studio Arts Bldg. @ Big BendPlease join us on February 6th 2023, at 5 PM to 7 PM and meet our featured guest speaker Steve Brittan. Steve will be a presenting a program that will give the public insight into recent developments at LCAD, their innovative academic programs, and collaborations with industry and institutions.
Thu, Jan 12Bridge Hall at NCCPlease join us on Thursday January 12th, 2023, at NCC's Bridge Hall, doors open at 5:30 to 8 PM, as we honor Toni Iseman for the many contributions she has made to preserve and maintain open space in and around Laguna Canyon!
Mon, Apr 04Monthly Program EventPlease join us on April 4th, 2022, at 7:00 PM and meet our featured guest speaker Mayor Sue Kempf. She will give some updates on the Canyon and open space issues/activities and a brief state of the city. She will be happy to take questions following her presentation.
Mon, Mar 07Monthly Program EventPlease join us on March 7, 2022, at 7:00 PM and meet our featured guest speaker Melanie Schlotterbeck, Green Vision Project Coordinator for the regional non-profit Friends of Harbors, Beaches, and Parks as she speaks about the organization's many preservation issues and projects in the works.
Available videos of past programs...
On January 8, 2024, What about trees?
A candid discussion regarding trees in Laguna Beach hosted by LCC with community guests Bob Borthwick, Ann Christoph, Ruben Flores, and Barbara MacGillivray.
On April 17, 2023, Hallie Jones Director of the Laguna Canyon Foundation was our Guest Speaker.
Hallie discussed the Caltrans safety projects along Laguna Canyon Road and El Toro Road and commented on environmental issues and concerns.
On April 4, 2022, Mayor of Laguna Beach, Sue Kempf was our Guest Speaker.
Sue Kempf was selected as Mayor unanimously by the Laguna Beach City Council in December of 2021. Prior to her election to our City Council in 2018, she served nearly 5 years on the City’s Planning Commission, three years as Chair of the Emergency Disaster Preparedness Committee, was a graduating member of the first CERT class and participated on the Council assigned committee which created the current View Preservation Ordinance. Her City Council assignments include board member positions on the Laguna Canyon Foundation, Laguna Beach County Water District and Festival of the Arts as well as liaison to the Arts Commission, Recreation Committee and South Laguna Water District Advisory member.
On March 7, 2022, "Green Vision Advocate" Melanie Schlotterbeck was our Guest Speaker.
Melanie is the Green Vision Project Coordinator for the regional non-profit Friends of Harbors, Beaches and Parks. She manages multiple coalitions and focuses on policy work at the local, regional, and statewide levels. Part of her work includes managing the Green Vision Map, which documents the existing protected natural lands and those in need of protection. Melanie was deeply involved in the creation of the Orange County Transportation Authority’s Renewed Measure M Mitigation Program, which has protected 1,300 acres and funded restoration of 350 acres to date. Since 2007 she has served as the Vice-Chair for the Committee that oversees the Mitigation Program.
On December 6, 2021, Penny Milne, President of CANDO was our Guest Speaker.
Penny Milne as President of C.A.N.D.O. was our guest speaker with an update on the threats to Laguna Canyon. C.A.N.D.O. is an alliance of all Laguna Canyon neighborhoods. Their mission is to preserve the rural, low-density and small-scale character of Laguna Canyon, and to protect the integrity of their unique neighborhoods, to ensure the safety of the Laguna Canyon corridor. C.A.N.D.O. advocates judicious, long-term planning for this biologically diverse gateway into our community.
On November 1, 2021, Cottie Petrie-Norris, California Assemblywoman was our Guest Speaker
Cottie Petrie-Norris was our guest speaker discussing topics such as state vs. local controls. She represents California's 74th Assembly District - Costa Mesa, Laguna Beach, Laguna Woods, Newport Beach, and portions of Irvine & Huntington Beach. Cottie Petrie-Norris is a businesswoman and community leader who was elected to the State Assembly in 2018. In her first term, Cottie has secured millions of dollars in funding for projects in our district and introduced important legislation to combat sea level rise, improve services for veterans and help small businesses.
On April 5, 2021, Norm Grossman was our Guest Speaker.
Laguna Greenbelt President Norm Grossman presented a brief history of the Laguna Greenbelt, reviewed our current issues, and particularly the need to improve the Wildlife Corridor, and address future projects.
