Sierra Nevada Conservancy

A recently completed project funded by Prop 68 widened and reinforced a fuelbreak to aid in future wildfire suppression and firefighting efforts.

Great story from SFGATE "'The new thing about this is, rather than having a trail just out in the middle of nowhere, these are trails that are connected to the communities,' said Luke Hunt, field manager for the Sierra Nevada Conservancy." Read the full story: https://lnkd.in/gjwQyYBz

In 2018, California voters passed Proposition 68 (the “Parks, Environment, and Water Bond Act”), which provided $55 million to the Sierra Nevada Conservancy to invest in natural resource conservation and resilience efforts. Just over six years later, most of those projects have been completed, including the fuelbreak now running six miles up and along Pine Ridge in Calaveras County. Read the Full Story: https://lnkd.in/gf33MFqy

“This is a really big step forward.” - Wade Crowfoot, California Natural Resources Agency Secretary … Referring to California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE)’s launch of its Fuels Treatment Effectiveness Dashboard, Secretary Crowfoot went on to say, “We were never really able to get our arms around just the breadth of all of this work, much less determine how effective it’s been.” This was quoted in a POLITICO article discussing the recent Sierra Nevada Regional Meeting of the Task Force. … Read the article to learn more about these big steps in forest resilience. >> https://politi.co/4eWQKXH … #WildfireTaskForce #TaskForceProgress #Wildfire #ResilientForests

Watch sessions from our Sierra Nevada Regional Meeting that showcases California’s momentum toward wildfire resilience! … Thank you to all who participated in the Task Force’s most well-attended meeting to-date! Nearly 500 people gathered in South Lake Tahoe and over 300 joined online. Hosted by the California Tahoe Conservancy and Tahoe Fund, the meeting featured several new tools that will revolutionize how California tracks and communicates progress toward improving wildfire and landscape resilience. Other topics covered included progress being made in the Tahoe Basin and the benefits of landscape fuels treatments to vibrant ecosystems and economically thriving communities. … See highlights and watch recordings from the meeting on the recap page. >> https://lnkd.in/gZ7AeCEE … Tahoe Fund California Tahoe Conservancy California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) Office of the Governor - California CalEPA Cal OES California Department of Conservation Bureau of Land Management USDA Forest Service Sierra Nevada Conservancy California Natural Resources Agency California State Association of Counties® Rural County Representatives of California … #WildfireTaskForce #TaskForceProgress #SierraNevada #Wildfire

The Arnold-Avery Healthy Forest Restoration project exemplifies a community commitment to safety! With funding from SNC through the Parks & Water Bond Act, this project is enhancing community wildfire resilience & ensuring a healthier ecosystem for current & future generations!

Acknowledging our many sponsors that made the 2024 Sierra Nevada Regional Meeting possible! … With their combined support we were able to bring together over 450 partners engaged in wildfire and forest resilience and host four field tours showcasing the amazing Tahoe landscape. The Task Force's Regional Meetings are dependent upon the generous support of our sponsors. Thank you! … Subscribe to our e-newsletter to be notified when the meeting recap video recordings are posted online. >> https://bit.ly/TF-News … NV Energy Foundation BurnBot, Inc. Rural County Representatives of California CBEA California Biomass Energy Alliance Lake Tahoe Community College - Forestry Calforests BurnPro3D California Mountain Biking Coalition … #WildfireTaskForce #TaskForceProgress #SierraNevada #Wildfire

NATIONAL FOREST PRODUCTS WEEK Begins Third Sunday in October - Take part in the observance by attending educational seminars. Learn about sustainability efforts and how forests impact our communities. Become involved in how our forests are managed. Another way to participate is to simply look around you. Consider the number of products you use that come from forest productions. It's more than just paper and wood. Visit your local forests and national forests to learn more about their conservation. Use #NationalForestProductsWeek to follow on social media. READ MORE about Wood Products at https://lnkd.in/g4U6Nd8p https://lnkd.in/gcRZDUki

 Join our team at the Sierra Nevada Conservancy! The SNC is seeking a highly motivated individual who has strong communication skills and experience with state and federal policy development to join the Department’s Policy & Outreach Division. Under the direction of the Policy & Outreach Division Chief, the Associate Governmental Program Analyst (AGPA) serves as a Policy Analyst to the Department, performing the more responsible and complex assignments such as legislative analysis, policy and program evaluation, event coordination, and communications and outreach support related to the Sierra Nevada-Cascade Region and its natural resources. The reporting location for the AGPA serving in this position is at the SNC headquarters office in Auburn. The position requires approximately 20% travel throughout the Sierra-Nevada Cascade Region. Final Filing Date: 10/29/2024   Learn more and apply: https://lnkd.in/gYr6YJdT

On this Indigenous Peoples' Day, we recognize and honor the enduring cultures, contributions, and histories of Indigenous peoples. Indigenous Peoples Day is a national observance recognized annually in recent years by a Presidential proclamation. This day serves as a reminder of the important role Indigenous communities play in shaping our shared history and future. We are committed to continuing to work toward mutual respect, understanding, and collaboration with Indigenous nations.