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New Firewise Community: Burrough Valley
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...
New Firewise Community: Wonder Valley
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...
New Firewise Community: Mountain Top Ranch
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...
New Firewise Community: Bald Mountain
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...
New Firewise Community: Camp Sierra
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...
New Firewise Community: PRPOA
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...
New Firewise Community: Sundew Area
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...
Ag and Rangeland CUSP Grant Round 1 Results
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...
Pet and Livestock Preparedness for Emergency Evacuation
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...
Garden Educator Job Opportunity
Calling All Plant-Loving Science Enthusiasts! Help Launch a School Community Garden! Aspen Meadow Community School is seeking a passionate and creative Garden Education Coordinator (GEC) to join their team and help launch a vibrant school garden. Job Details...
Community Workday at Cat Haven
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Disaster Preparedness Tip #2: Make a Plan Today
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...
Disaster Preparedness Tip #1: Get Alerts
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...
The Invasive Species of Nutria
The Department of Fish and Wildlife has a local team that is devoted to removing the invasive species of Nutria from California. They have been spotted in CA since 2017. The Department has reported them along the San Joaquin River and more recently a report of one in...
New District Manager: Kelly Kucharski
Since 2019, Kelly Kucharski has been an integral part of Sierra RCD, stepping into the role of District Manager in August 2023. Her favorite things to do in nature are hiking, running, and snorkeling. What she is most passionate about District activities is addressing...
Proactive Preparedness: Safeguarding Lives and Communities in the Face of Disaster
Emergency preparedness is not merely a concept; it is a proactive approach aimed at reducing fear, anxiety, and losses in the face of disaster. It encompasses a range of actions, plans, and strategies geared towards effectively responding to and mitigating the impact...
Protecting Your Home: Firewise Landscaping Tips for a Safer Fire Season
As we approach "Fire Season," it's crucial to recognize that rising temperatures can pose risks to our gardens. Dry plants, if not properly maintained, can become fuel for fires. Fortunately, there are measures we can take to mitigate these risks and protect our homes...
OFRF Releases New Soil Health Course in Spanish
As Part of a Commitment to a More Inclusive Agricultural Community, OFRF Expands Access to Spanish-Language Resources for Sustainable Farming The Organic Farming Research Foundation (OFRF) is pleased to announce a new, free online course in Spanish, focused on the...
Aspire to Grow Conference
Aspire to Grow is a one-day conference event at the CSUF where our Agriculture and Rangeland Program Manager, Karin Roux, will be a panelist. This event offers high school and college students a chance to hear from panel speakers in the agricultural industry and...
California Forest Stewardship Workshop
Register here for this workshop happening online on March 20th – May 15th, 2024, or in person on April 6th in Fresno County.
Water Leadership Institute Opportunity
Water Leadership Institute working in alliance with rural communities. Apply for this free bilingual training to learn about local water resources and develop your leadership skills. Topics covered include: • Community history and vision • Local water management •...
Drought Relief Applications Now Open
For Socially Disadvantaged, Small- and Medium Scale Producers In partnership with the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA), the Sierra Resource Conservation District offers direct financial support to farmers and producers who have experienced losses...
AmeriCorps NCCC Team Red 7 serving Fresno County November – December 2023
SRCD is hosting an NCCC crew, Red 7! During their first week, they helped our communities become fire-safe by serving several of our at-risk landowners. The AmeriCorps involvement brings a significant boost to the scale and impact of our fire fuels reduction project....
Intertribal Crew Completes Fall Prescribed Burning Season in Fresno County Mountains – Nov 7th
The Sierra-Sequoia Burn Burn Cooperative (SSBC) has successfully wrapped up its fall burning season with prescribed burns conducted over three weekends on private property in the Dinkey Creek area at Forked Meadow and Camp El-O-Win. Prescribed burning is an important...