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Friends of Harbors, Beaches and Parks (FHBP) works to protect the natural lands, waterways and beaches of Orange County, California.

FHBP is a county-wide non-profit umbrella group educating and inspiring the residents of Orange County, ensuring the protection and restoration of our natural lands and leading a coalition of conservation and community groups to this end. Our work is focused on the following ongoing and emerging projects:

SB 375

Participating in Southern California's outreach for linking regional land use with transportation.

Measure M

Learn about the habitat mitiation program in Renewed Measure M.
Green Vision Project

Working to find and create funding for parks, open space and water quality.
Orange Coast River Park

Focusing on a 1,000 acre Park at the mouth of the Santa Ana River.
Southern California Wetlands Recovery Project

Collaborating across five SoCal counties to improve wetlands and watersheds.
General Plan Resource Directory

Get your copy of the General Plan Resource Directory!


Please consider supporting our work. In addition to the above projects we also act as the fiscal agent for other community groups. Visit our Program section to learn more.

Your support is much appreciated.


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recent News

Conservation Strategy Included in Regional Plan (160 KB PDF)
The Southern California Association of Governments included a regional Conservation Strategy in its Regional Transportation Plan and Sustainable Communities Strategy on December 1st.

Park Score Results Debuted
FHBP released its Park Score study results. Park Scores demonstrate how many acres of parkland are protected per 1,000 residents. Orange County's top three best regional park scores: Laguna Beach, Irvine, and Rancho Santa Margarita.

Walk Score Results Debuted
FHBP released its Walk Score study results. Walk Scores demonstrate how easy it is to live a car-lite lifestyle. Orange County's top three most walkable cities are: Costa Mesa, Stanton, and Cypress.

Case Studies Debuted at Workshop
After a nine city Listening Tour posters were created to document what smart savings and investments were being made at the local level. Check out the case studies!

General Plan Resource Directory Released
This 140 page full color guide provides important information on General Plans, climate change, AB 32 and SB 375, as well as more than 50 pages and a CD of sustainable policies in Orange County and around the state. Buy your copy today!


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