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...

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....

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...

There was a successful field trip hosted by the Yosemite Sequoia RCDC and the Dinkey Collaborative.

Join the 2nd Annual Highway 168 Firewise Community Fall Picnic https://creekfirerecovery.org/picnic When: Saturday, October 7th, from 10 AM to 4 PM Where: Sierra High School - 33326 Lodge Rd, Tollhouse, CA 93667

Join the American Farmland Trust for a walking tour of a 5-year cover crop trial with almonds. Learn about American Farmland Trust's cover crop trials. Hear the pros and cons of cover crops. See how cover crops impact soil health and carbon sequestration.   When:...

UCANR invites you to join them on June 3rd, 2023, for presentations, interactive monitoring demonstrations, and discussions on blue oak ecology and management. View the flyer below for additional information about this event. UCANR Blue Oak Management Field Day Flyer...

There is a planned or prescribed fire taking place today 2/20/2023 off of HWY 168, about halfway up the 4-lanes. This is a planned burn on a private residence. Please call Sierra RCD if you have any questions.

The Sierra RCD, San Joaquin River Conservancy, UC Master Gardeners, Boy Scouts, and other partners are putting together a monarch and native pollinator garden in a 2,643 square foot bed at the Lanes Rd San Joaquin River Conservancy Property. This project will be a...

When: February 1st to March 15th, 2023. Online weekly, Wednesdays, 6:00 – 7:30 pm, and in-person field trips on Thursday March 16th, and Friday, March 17th. Post-fire workshop Flyer Winter 2023 Workshop Series Goal: To connect landowners affected by recent wildfires...

The American Farmland Trust (AFT) 2022-23 Brighter Future Fund aims to provide grants of up to $5,000 directly to farmers and ranchers who are BIPOC, LGBTQIA+, and/or women. The grant guidelines can be found here and the application can be completed here. The...

The California Association of Resource Conservation Districts (CARCD) has partnered with the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) to administer the Drought Relief Grants, which will be reimbursement grants for expenses incurred as a result of the...

Fresno-Area Women in Agriculture to Receive Support for Water Resilience and Farm Viability American Farmland Trust, Sierra Resource Conservation District and USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Services to provide local women in agriculture with technical support  ...