Red Tailed Hawk’s Power

"Red Tailed Hawk’s Power is further represented by the beautiful red color that comes with maturity. This is our reminder that wisdom takes time and is not something that is given, the wisdom of Red Tailed Hawk is something that must be earned. Red represents Power, Energy, and the Kundalini. The Kundalini is the Force that directs the flow of all other energy fields within the physical body. This Force lies dormant within each of us when we take up the ~Robe of Physical Life, and is thought to lie coiled at the ~base chakra~ (located near the base of the spine) and referred to as the ~Serpent Power. ~ There the Power lies sleeping until it is awakened via the Soul who begins the journey on the road of spiritual discovery and who is consciously acknowledging and incorporating their Life Lessons."

THE RIO HONDO RED TAILED HAWKS ARE FAMILY.

On Wednesday, September 28, 2011 at about 3:00 pm, I spotted three soaring Red Tailed Hawks (RTH) over the 605/San Gabriel River near the Washington Avenue Bridge. They varied in size from wide spread larger RTH, to medium and small. Unfortunately, I did not have a spotting scope nor a camera with a long distance lense so I could make out any details.

As previously noted, I wasn’t sure if it was the same RTH spotted along the 605/San Gabriel River from the I105 up to the CAT Yard near Rosehills Road. However, I now suspect that it’s the same family with about a 5 mile range of territory, if not more. The San Gabriel River and the High Electrical Towers provide superb hunting and perching locations. The location this time was closer to horse stables which may provide a greater opportunity to hunt small mammals given the feed thats around.

I lost spotting them when CHP was wondering what I was doing. Luckily, I wasnt taken in for shoting with a camera, but he did want to see my I.D. (go figure?). LOL.

It's become more interesting. Its a family. I hope to study them more soon.

Rio Hondo College Board Considering Approval of Resolution Supporting Wilderness and Wild and Scenic Rivers Designations and the Creation of a San Gabriel Mountains National Recreation Area on Wednesday's Agenda.

On Wednesday, September 14 at the Rio Hondo Community College District Board of Trustees, Looking forward to introducing my sponsored resolution on a much beloved subject: the San Gabriel Mountains & Rivers. This is a step for Rio Hondo College in embracing our local environmental responsibility. I'm hoping and working towards intergrating environmental studies and consciousness into our subject related college programs. The vision is to have courses on the San Ganriels, San Gabriel River, Forestry, and on environmental responsibility. GO RIO!

PASSED UNANIMOUSLY - WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 14, 2011

Rio Hondo College Resolution Protecting, Preserving & Expanding the San Gabriel Mountains

I’ve submitted this resolution for consideration as an item on the Rio Hondo Community College District Board of Trustees meeting agenda on Wednesday, September 14, 2011 thereby establishing a partnership with the “San Gabriel Mountains Forever” campaign to preserve, protect and expand the wilderness, wild and scenic rivers in the San Gabriel Mountains.

Rio Hondo College has been an environmental leader with our Environmental Technology program, our awards for Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) for our new buildings, awesome Geographic Information System (GIS) thanks to my buddy & Guru Warren Roberts, our forever resilient Wildland Forest Service Crew 77, and the Go Rio program that has already reduced significant car emissions.

Now,I’m proposing that Rio Hondo College take a on a more significant role in being an educational environmental leader when it comes to our local mountains, rivers and streams.

I envision our various programs collaborating on, educating, and incorporating the San Gabriel Mountains in what we do at the college.

So, I hope my progressive colleagues will see the significant benefit our College, students, staff, faculty and administration will receive by this partnership and in becoming more active with our local environment.

RIO HONDO COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT RESOLUTION SUPPORTING WILDERNESS AND WILD RIVER DESIGNATIONS FOR THE SAN GABRIEL MOUNTAINS

WHEREAS, “San Gabriel Mountains Forever” is a partnership of local business owners, residents, faith and community leaders, recreation groups, health and social service organizations, and conservation groups who have come together to protect wilderness and wild and scenic rivers in the San Gabriel Mountains; and

WHEREAS, The San Gabriel Mountains Forever (SGMF) campaign is presently working on twin goals to: 1) Expand wilderness and wild and scenic river designations in the San Gabriel Mountains. 2) Establish a new San Gabriel Mountains National Recreation Area (SGMNRA); and

WHEREAS, the spectacular San Gabriel Mountains are the iconic landmark of the Angeles National Forest. It is Southern California's most accessible and popular "backyard" for millions who visit its clear and cold rivers, and its tranquil and panoramic vistas, as viewed from the campus of Rio Hondo Community College. The Angeles National Forest is also an irreplaceable natural resource that gives Los Angeles County more than 70% of its open space and provides our region with drinking water and clean air; and

WHEREAS, it is in the interest of the Rio Hondo Community College District to preserve nearby open space and wild areas for the protection of our region’s mountain vistas, air quality, water quality, places for solitude, vast recreation and educational opportunities; and

WHEREAS, “wilderness” designations have been shown to increase property values and attract new residents, thereby generating substantial economic benefits for nearby communities through local employment and tax revenue; and

WHEREAS, “wilderness” and “wild rivers” designation would protect areas that encompass steep mountains, winding canyons, free flowing rivers, and rugged desert landscapes, including the proposed Magic Mountain, Pleasant View Ridge, Sheep Mountain, Cucamonga, and nearby West Fork wilderness additions and eligible wild and scenic rivers; and

WHEREAS, protected public lands will provide local residents, students, faculty, staff and visitors with opportunities for many recreational activities including hiking, horseback riding, rock climbing, photography, camping, orienteering, wildlife viewing, scientific research, and nature study; and our local mountains, plans to close down and reduce capacity and hours at scores of recreational facilities throughout the San Gabriels;

WHEREAS, THE U.S. Forest Service Crew 77 Roadrunner, a Type II hand crew formed in 2001 as a joint venture between U.S. Forest Service and Rio Hondo Community college, stands ready to protect and preserve the San Gabriel Mountains and Angeles National Forest; and

WHEREAS, Rio Hondo Community College District shall coordinate among its various departments and programs to actively participate in the partnership and educate students, staff, faculty and area residents on the benefits of preserving and protecting wilderness and wild and scenic rivers of the San Gabriel Mountains;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT THE RIO HONDO COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT BOARD OF TRUSTEES hereby forms a partnership with “San Gabriel Mountains Forever” to protect wilderness and wild and scenic rivers in the San Gabriel Mountains and to urge Congress to designate new “wilderness” and “wild and scenic rivers” areas in the San Gabriel Mountains and to provide for the expansion of recreational opportunities to promote public health and education.

Join me in Protecting & Expanding the San Gabriel Mountains!

Here come the Gabriel lads and lassies from the commonplace orange groves, to make love and gather ferns and dabble away their hot holidays in the cool pool. They are fortunate in finding so fresh a retreat so near their homes. It is the Yosemite of San Gabriel. -Steep Trails by John Muir.

I frequently hike, backpack and camp in the San Gabriel Moutains and absolutely love it. It'so close and accessible. It is always there for me when I just want to leave the concrete jungle and mediatate on nature. I love the SGM so much that I want to protect and expand the wildreness for future generations.

Living in Los Angeles County, one can not avoid the majesty of the San Gabriels, especially on a clear day. We are fortunate that we have sea, desert and the Mountains.

Join.

San Gabriel Mountains Forever is a partnership of local business owners, residents, faith and community leaders, recreation groups, health and social service organizations, and conservation groups who have come together to protect wilderness and wild and scenic rivers in the San Gabriel Mountains.

The San Gabriel Mountains Forever (SGMF) campaign is presently working on twin goals to

1) Expand wilderness and wild and scenic river designations in the San Gabriel Mountains.

2) Establish a new San Gabriel Mountains National Recreation Area (SGMNRA).

The spectacular San Gabriel Mountains are the iconic landmark of the Angeles National Forest. It is Southern California's most accessible and popular "backyard" for millions who visit its clear and cold rivers, and its tranquil and panoramic vistas. The Angeles National Forest is also an irreplaceable natural resource that gives Los Angeles County more than 70% of its open space and provides our region with drinking water and clean air.

Join:
http://facebook.com/sangabrielmountains

http://www.sangabrielmountains.org/