RECENT POSTS
Stanislaus NF Fee Proposal: Public comment period open
The Stanislaus National Forest is proposing to charge new or increased fees at 31 developed recreation sites to conduct deferred maintenance and make improvements to enhance visitor enjoyment. Fees collected can be used to maintain the sites such as: Staff personnel...
Job announcement: Watershed Coordinator, Alpine Watershed Group
The Alpine Watershed Group (AWG) is seeking a Watershed Coordinator to help manage and implement all aspects of AWG’s restoration, monitoring, and community outreach programs as well as to assist with fundraising. More information about the job and how to apply can be...
New research article: Warming enabled upslope advance in western US forest fires
Click here to view a new article in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (PNA) by Alizadeh et al. (2021) about trends in upslope advancement of forest wildfires in recent decades in the Western US linked to warming and increased aridity in these...
CAL FIRE Awards Nearly $138 Million in Local Fire Prevention Grants
Click here to view the CAL FIRE press release on the $138 Million awarded to 105 projects across the state under the 2021 Fire Prevention Grant Program. Also, check out the full list of grant recipients here.
WCB Wildlife Corridor And Fish Passage Projects — 2021 Proposal Solicitation Notice
Click here to view the Wildlife Conservation Board's (WCB) 2021 Proposal Solicitation Notice for wildlife corridor and fish passage projects. Planning or implementation projects that construct, repair, modify, or remove transportation infrastructure or water resources...
Weather, Fire Behavior and Trends in the Central Sierra: An ACCG-Hosted Virtual Presentation by Dr. Janice Coen on 9/15
The ACCG will be hosting a 75-min virtual presentation and discussion with Dr. Janice Coen, titled “Weather, Fire Behavior and Trends in the Central Sierra”, on Wednesday, September 15th during the ACCG’s monthly general meeting from 9a-12p via Zoom. Dr. Coen is a...
USFS Vacancies Open: NEPA Coordinator/Planner, GS-401-9/11, Eldorado NF
The Eldorado NF is filling two vacancies for NEPA Coordinator/Planner, GS-0401-9/11 positions. Links to the USAJobs announcements below. Duty stations include Camino, Pioneer, or Pollock Pines, CA. There is also a third position on the Los Padres NF. Open to the...
Dr. Malcolm North’s Presentation Now Available!
Dr. Malcolm North's presentation to the ACCG at the August 18, 2021 general meeting is now available to view right here on the website! Click here to view Dr. North's presentation and other presentations by guest speakers.
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