SoCalGas and Foundation for America's Public Lands Invite Southern Californians to Volunteer at Public Lands Close to Home

LOS ANGELES, Nov. 9, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Southern Californians will have opportunities this month to volunteer at public lands close to home, including the Imperial Sand Dunes and the Santa Rosa and San Jacinto Mountains. A $50,000 contribution from Southern California Gas Company (SoCalGas), a subsidiary of Sempra (NYSE: SRE), to the Foundation for America's Public Lands supports community cleanups, public lands stewardship and educational opportunities across the region.

Working with local organizations and Bureau of Land Management (BLM) field offices, the Foundation connects volunteers with projects that care for outdoor spaces close to home and helps Californians learn about the lands and wildlife of the Santa Rosa and San Jacinto Mountains.

"These volunteer opportunities give people a hands-on way to care for outdoor spaces that are part of their communities," said Sarita Figueroa, senior manager of community relations at SoCalGas. "We are proud to support experiences that bring neighbors together and help keep public lands close to home welcoming for everyone who uses them."

November volunteer opportunities supported by SoCalGas include:

• Veterans Day Cleanup at the Imperial Sand Dunes | Nov. 13-14. Led by Glamis Veterans, volunteers will remove litter and debris at one of Southern California's most popular recreation areas. The activity also builds on SoCalGas' support for veterans and military families. Event details and registration: https://glamisveterans.org/
• Santa Rosa and San Jacinto Mountains Cleanup | Nov. 21, 8 a.m. to noon. Volunteers will meet at the national monument visitor center in Palm Desert to care for the surrounding landscape and help keep the area welcoming for visitors. The event follows an Oct. 23 cleanup at the same location. SoCalGas' support also helps connect young Californians with public lands through educational opportunities focused on the region's lands and wildlife. Cleanup details and registration: https://www.neefusa.org/npld/santa-rosa-and-san-jacinto-mountains-national-monument-visitor-center/monumental-clean-santa-1

"The public lands cared for by the Bureau of Land Management are America's largest and hardest working neighbor, and in Southern California we're fortunate to have so much public land close to home," said Tomer Hasson, Interim Program Lead and Senior Program Officer of the Foundation for America's Public Lands. "SoCalGas' support shows what businesses, public land managers, partners and local communities can accomplish together, giving more people opportunities to get outside and care for the places they love."

About SoCalGas

SoCalGas is the largest gas distribution utility in the United States, serving more than 21 million consumers across approximately 24,000 square miles of Central and Southern California. Our mission is: Safe, Reliable, and Affordable energy delivery today. Ready for tomorrow. SoCalGas is a recognized leader in the energy industry and has been named Corporate Member of the Year by the Los Angeles Chamber of Commerce for its volunteer leadership in the communities it serves. SoCalGas is a subsidiary of Sempra (NYSE: SRE), a leading U.S. utility holding company. For more information, visit SoCalGas.com/newsroom or connect with SoCalGas on social media @SoCalGas. 

About The Foundation for America's Public Lands

As the official charitable partner of the Bureau of Land Management, the Foundation for America's Public Lands serves as a convener, partner, and fundraising catalyst to help ensure the health and stewardship of America's public lands and waters today, and for the future. To learn more, visit americaslands.org.

The Foundation funds projects that solve real-world problems for local communities and public lands. To date, the Foundation has leveraged more than $20 million in 88 on-the-ground projects across the country. Support for these investments is made possible by federal and state funding, as well as the generous backing of charitable partners and donors.

Message funded by shareholders.

SOURCE Southern California Gas Company; Foundation for America's Public Lands