Aug 3, 2021
Frequent, low-intensity fires known as prescribed burns are one of the best ways to stop wildfires. So why isn’t California lighting more of them? Watch the video here: NYT video on Prescribed Fire
Jul 30, 2021
Wildfire is inevitable. But prescribed burning—careful, intentionally set fire—could help manage the risks. BY ALEJANDRA BORUNDA PUBLISHED JULY 27, 2021 GEORGETOWN, CALIFORNIA Rob York walks calmly through the quiet pines deep in California’s Sierra Nevada foothills,...
Jul 29, 2021
Hello all, We held a successful first zoom meeting with Tuolumne and Calaveras County residents interested in forming a prescribed burn association on July 1st (please see attached notes). We decided to move forward with an in person meeting at Columbia College...
Jul 29, 2021
The ARCD is hiring. We’re looking to bring on two new team members to support the Amador RCD and the Amador Fire Safe Council. If you know of anyone that may be interested in the Administrative Assistant or the Education & Outreach Coordinator positions...
Jul 29, 2021
County Coordinators Grant Open August 2, 2021-September 15, 2021 The objective of the County Coordinators Grant is to educate, encourage, and develop county-wide collaboration and coordination among various wildfire mitigation groups operating within counties...
Jul 29, 2021
Upcoming Grants The National Endowment for the Arts: Our Town Program (due August 5) supports projects that strengthen communities by linking arts, culture, and design activities with local economic, physical, and/or social outcomes. The National Integrated...
