Join the San Joaquin River Conservancy in celebrating the grand opening of their Ball Ranch for public access. If you are interested in attending, the event will take place December 13th at the south side of the main pond at the Ball Ranch. You are welcome to bring...

During the last week of October, a team from the Sierra Resource Conservation District (SRCD) went to Lockeford, California to pick up over 3,000 plants that were provided from the Xerces Society. The plants are packaged in three types of kits: garden kits, hedgerow...

Prescribed & Cultural Burning for Maintenance and Stewardship     Tuesday, Nov. 12: 9:30-12:00 Since time immemorial, fire has been used to maintain our forest ecosystems. Now, after decades of suppression, good fire is being welcomed back to the landscape, within...

Sierra RCD has new staff joining the team through the California Climate Action Corps and the Fresno State College Corps Programs! As of September 19th, four California Climate Action Corps Fellows have started working with Sierra RCD and will be helping to support...

In 2023, the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA), through their California Underserved Small Producers (CUSP) Program, provided Sierra RCD with a block grant of $825,000 to distribute economic relief grants to producers and ranchers that experienced...

Joe Denham, one of Sierra RCD’s newest Board Members, joined the District in October 2023. Over the past year, he has both observed and participated in multiple SRCD projects. Joe has been involved in the formation of a Firewise Community, implemented fuels reduction...

Women in Wildfire: March 30 - April 4, 2025 Become a competitive applicant in the field of wildland firefighting by joining the Women in Wildfire training program. During this paid training, you'll have the opportunity to earn essential certifications including S-130,...

Smoke exposure from wildfires is an increasingly common public health hazard for communities throughout California. Knowing where to find accurate information and being prepared to act when smoke is in the air can help you protect yourself and your family. Join the...

Amy Demello started at Sierra RCD as a Central Valley College Corps Forestry and Watershed Assistant for the 2023-2024 academic year. Recognized for her exceptional performance, she was promoted to Forestry Tech Assistant, where she conducts fire risk evaluations and...

Maintaining your defensible space is a year-round activity. However, to safely prepare your property, you will need to take precautions when using yard equipment. Knowing the right way to operate yard equipment can prevent wildfires from starting on your property....

Sierra Resource Conservation District welcomes Meadow Lakes as Fresno County's newest Firewise USA® Community. Are your interested in starting a Firewise USA® Community in your neighborhood? Please reach out to Sierra RCD staff (559-855-5840) for help on starting the...

Sierra Resource Conservation District welcomes Burrough Valley as Fresno County's newest Firewise USA® Community. Are your interested in starting a Firewise USA® Community in your neighborhood? Please reach out to Sierra RCD staff (559-855-5840) for help on starting...

Sierra Resource Conservation District welcomes Wonder Valley as Fresno County's newest Firewise USA® Community. Are your interested in starting a Firewise USA® Community in your neighborhood? Please reach out to Sierra RCD staff (559-855-5840) for help on starting the...

Sierra Resource Conservation District welcomes Mountain Top Ranch as Fresno County's newest Firewise USA® Community. Are your interested in starting a Firewise USA® Community in your neighborhood? Please reach out to Sierra RCD staff (559-855-5840) for help on...

Sierra Resource Conservation District welcomes Bald Mountain as Fresno County's newest Firewise USA® Community. Are your interested in starting a Firewise USA® Community in your neighborhood? Please reach out to Sierra RCD staff (559-855-5840) for help on starting the...

Sierra Resource Conservation District welcomes Camp Sierra as Fresno County's newest Firewise USA® Community. Are your interested in starting a Firewise USA® Community in your neighborhood? Please reach out to Sierra RCD staff (559-855-5840) for help on starting the...

Sierra Resource Conservation District welcomes PRPOA as Fresno County's newest Firewise USA® Community. Are your interested in starting a Firewise USA® Community in your neighborhood? Please reach out to Sierra RCD staff (559-855-5840) for help on starting the process...

Sierra Resource Conservation District welcomes Sundew Area as Fresno County's newest Firewise USA® Community. Are your interested in starting a Firewise USA® Community in your neighborhood? Please reach out to Sierra RCD staff (559-855-5840) for help on starting the...

Water is critical to any farm success which keeps the Central Valley’s producers and ranchers attuned to the region’s wet and dry cycles. Drought occurs when there is an extended period of below normal precipitation in back-to-back wet seasons with no sufficient water...

Your pets are important members of your family, so they need to be included in your family’s emergency plan. If you have a plan in place for you and your pets, you will likely encounter less difficulty, stress, and worry when you need to make a decision during an...

Your family may not be together if a disaster strikes, so knowing which types of disasters could affect your area is important. Know how you’ll contact one another and reconnect if separated. Establish a family meeting place that’s familiar and easy to find. Start by...

Emergency alerts play a crucial role in keeping communities safe during times of crisis. Whether it's a natural disaster, a hazardous spill, or a public safety threat, receiving timely and accurate information can mean the difference between life and death. In this...