National Forest Foundation Grant Opportunity

National Forest Foundation Grant Opportunity

May 9, 2017

Grant opportunity! Closes June 26th.
MAP is a nationally competitive grant program that provides federal funds for direct on-the-ground projects benefiting America’s National Forests and Grasslands. The program supports action-oriented projects that enhance outdoor experiences, forest and ecosystem health, and engage local communities in caring for their public lands. Nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status, universities and Native American tribes are eligible to apply.

PARTNER CAUCUS on FIRE SUPPRESSION FUNDING SOLUTIONS

Apr 28, 2017

Letter sent to: Ryan Zinke, Secretary of the Interior; Sonny Perdue, Secretary of Agriculture; Mick Mulvaney, Office of Management & Budget. See full letter here: 2017 – Fire Funding Coalition Letter to Administration

NRCS Announces New District Conservationist in Jackson

Apr 28, 2017

The USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) is pleased to announce the appointment of Bobette Parsons as the new district conservationist at the NRCS Local Partnership Office in Jackson, California. Parsons started her new role serving Amador, Calaveras and...
New Bio Manufacturing Plant in Valley Springs

New Bio Manufacturing Plant in Valley Springs

Apr 16, 2017

Valley Springs is being considered for a new state-of-the-art manufacturing facility with the potential for 24 to 34 new jobs. The company takes dead, beetle‐infested trees and other salvageable forest materials and
turns them into a variety of manufactured products such as wood pellets, cat litter and garden and soil products.

Alpine Biomass Committee April Meeting Summary

Alpine Biomass Committee April Meeting Summary

Apr 16, 2017

Alpine Biomass Committee meeting on April 4, 2017 at Turtle Rock Park was well attended with 21 members of the public and agencies present. The next meeting is set for Tuesday May 2nd at 6:00 pm at Turtle Rock Park.  The agenda is still being confirmed but we hope to...