CSPRA's 2002

Honorary
California State
Park Ranger

Claire Schlotterbeck

Claire Schlotterbeck
CSPRA's Honorary Ranger for 2002
by Geary Hund

As president of Hills for Everyone, Claire Schlotterbeck has been dedicated to the protection of open space in southern California for more than 21 years.

During the late 1970's and early 1980's her organization successfully advocated for the protection of the land which is now Chino Hills State Park, a hot spot of biological diversity in southern California. Claire's group prevailed in the face of tremendous development pressure, gaining broad based support.

If not for the efforts of Claire and the park's co-founder, David Myers, Chino Hills State Park would not exist. At 13,000 acres, it provides a nearly wilderness quality experience within a short distance of 15 million people. More recently, Claire played a pivotal role in the preservation of the Coal Canyon biological corridor linking Chino Hills State Park to the Santa Ana Mountains. She is now working on statewide issues including habitat linkages and legislation to prevent damaging roads from being built in State Parks. Claire is the recipient of the Chevron Conservation Award, the California State Parks De Witt Award and numerous other honors.

CSPRA is proud to present the 2002 Honorary California Stat Park Ranger Award to Claire Schlotterbeck for her efforts in support of the organization's founding principles and California's State Parks.