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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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 •...

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...