Marin Wildfire Prevention Authority

The recent LA fires are a wakeup call to many about the elevated wildfire risk Californians face. The question is not whether another major wildfire will strike the San Francisco Bay Area in the future, but when. Wildfires are becoming more frequent and intense, and wildfire experts concur we should not be surprised nor caught off guard by their occurrence. This webinar, hosted by the Bill Lane Center for the American West, is a panel discussion about what the recent fires in LA mean for Bay Area fire prevention and response. The panelists, including our own Mark Brown, bring decades of experience and reflections on what the Bay Area can do about the inevitability of wildfires in the coming years. https://lnkd.in/dbESn3jY #Marin #MarinWildfire #Wildfire

How we are taking action to prepare for wildfire in Marin 🔥 ✅ "House Out" Approach: We continue to pursue a multi-pronged "systems" approach starting at the home and emphasizing the importance of individual residents and homes in preventing community-wide disaster. Then we work out from the home to consider risk reduction priorities for creating defensible space, evacuating, and managing vegetation for fire fuel reduction. ✅ Data-driven innovation: We are using state of the art science to help prepare for incidents, prioritize work, and measure success based on real data. ✅ Large scale, multi-jurisdictional projects: The promise of Measure C was that agencies would work across boundaries to reduce wildfire risk. This fiscal year, vegetation management activities began on the 159-acre San Rafael–San Anselmo Fuel Reduction Zone project. Work continues for the 38-mile Greater Ross Valley Shaded Fuel Break Project, 60-mile Greater Novato Shaded Fuel Break Project, 25-mile West And Southern Marin Zones Coastal Evacuation Routes Project, and 27-acre Marin City Fuel Reduction Zone, among many other projects across Marin County. ✅ Return On Investment: We are activating taxpayer dollars. The Authority's spending exceeded revenue this fiscal year to spend down funds from previous fiscal years because we wanted to put taxpayer money into action for on-the-ground projects. For every dollar awarded by the Marin Wildfire resident grant program, Marin residents spent an additional $7 in preparing their homes for wildfire, representing a huge return on investment for the grant program. We've also been actively pursuing outside grants at the state level. To date, Marin Wildfire and member agencies have been awarded $6 million in grant funding over the last four years, significantly adding to the dollars being spent on wildfire prevention in Marin County. We are committed to adapting to wildfire in Marin County. #MarinCounty #MarinWildfire #AdapttoWildfire

We recently held a walking field trip of our Ring Mountain fuel break project. It is important for us to show our work so people can see the tangible results of their tax dollars. This project was a collaboration with Southern Marin Fire District, Marin County Parks, and Ecologically Sound Practices. The objective of this project is to establish and maintain a defensible space zone adjacent to homes along the perimeter of Ring Mountain Open Space Preserve and adjacent open space. Project activities target invasive vegetation, dead and down woody debris, and other fire hazardous vegetation while seeking to retain healthy native plant communities on approximately 48 acres of lands. The project will reduce fire intensity near homes and improve the chances that suppression efforts would be successful in the event of a wildfire. Check out the last picture- this is a California wood rat nest! These homes are protected so the crew made sure that they cleared around the nest. Check out our GIS map of Marin vegetation management projects at https://lnkd.in/gpkXHzrT #MarinCounty #MarinWildfire

Wildfires have become more extreme and this trend is expected to continue. Total elimination of wildfire is not only impossible, but not advisable. We are proactively investing in wildfire adaptation. Through Marin Wildfire, 17 member agencies covering most of the county are working together to prioritize wildfire prevention and preparedness on a county- wide scale. This Annual Report outlines the major accomplishments and finances for the 2023-24 fiscal year. #MarinCounty #MarinWildfire #AdaptingtoWildfire

Our Executive Officer Mark Brown and Ross Valley Fire Department Fire Chief Dan Mahoney share the actions Marin residents can take to build a safer, more resilient Marin County, California. Through the investment of Measure C funding and the organization of Marin Wildfire Prevention, significant investments have been leveraged to improve evacuation routes and software to manage evacuations; enhanced warning systems; and increased attention to defensible space, home hardening and fuel reduction zones around our communities. These actions, though helpful, are only part of the solution needed. Read the article to learn these experts call to action for Marin residents. Let us know your thoughts on communities preparing for wildfire. #MarinCounty #MarinWildfire https://lnkd.in/gQrxSm6w

🔥 Live Webinar: Reflecting on the LA fires and what it means for Bay Area fire prevention🔥 On Thursday, January 23rd, Stanford University's Bill Lane Center for the American West will be hosting a panel discussion, with top wildfire experts about lessons from recent LA fires and how the Bay Area can better prepare for future wildfire events. Panelists: David Shew, Fire Administrator, Napa County Mark Brown, Executive Officer, Marin Wildfire Prevention Authority Michael Wara, Director, Climate & Energy Policy Program, Stanford University Moderator: Derek Fong , Lecturer and Senior Research Engineer, Stanford University The panelists bring decades of experience and reflections on what the Bay Area can do about the inevitability of wildfires in the coming years. 🔗 Free and open to all. Register required: https://lnkd.in/e4d5DrB9

📢 Marin Wildfire Prevention Authority Seeks Proposals for Updated Community Wildfire Protection Plan (CWPP) Marin Wildfire invites qualified consultants to submit proposals to update and reformat Marin County’s CWPP. The updated CWPP will utilize existing data-driven approaches, including Fire Pathways, Vegetation Management Risk Assessments, and Evacuation Risk Assessments, alongside emerging tools like Vibrant Planet’s wildfire resilience platform. Consultants will work collaboratively with Marin Wildfire, local agencies, and GIS specialists to develop a living document that supports adaptive management and measurable progress. 🗓 Key Dates: Release Date: January 17, 2025 Proposal Deadline: February 14, 2025, by 5:00 PM Consultant Selection: May 15, 2025 Project Start: After July 1, 2025 📩 Submit proposals as a single PDF document via email to Mark Brown at mbrown@marinwildfire.org. 📄 Learn more and view the full RFP here: https://lnkd.in/dtsmDSWy

We couldn't agree more. "This is about more than responding to emergencies—it’s about changing our relationship with fire, understanding the risks, and preparing year-round. The evidence is clear: by hardening homes, creating defensible space, and working collaboratively, we can significantly reduce wildfire losses." #MarinCounty #MarinWildfire

A message from our Executive Officer Mark Brown in light of the recent wildfire's in California. #MarinWildfire #MarinCounty

As we follow the devastating wildfires in La, we are reminded that the wildfire season is year round. If you learn something new from this video, please consider sharing it with friends and family who might also benefit from this potentially life-saving information. Together, we can help ensure everyone is prepared. #WildfireSafety #EvacuationTips #CommunityPreparedness