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SGMA Videos Available in Multiple Languages
Interested in learning more about California's Sustainable Groundwater Management Act (SGMA)? Check out the CaliWaterAg YouTube channel. The featured videos have been created by Vicky Espinoza, PhD Candidate at UC Merced. The Water and Land Use Series of videos are...
Upcoming Forest Service SCIENCEx Webinars
Join us April 5-9, 2021 for the next series of Forest Service SCIENCEx webinars! Daily webinars presented by Forest Service scientists and experts will showcase research and best practices for post-disturbance restoration across the country. The Wildlife Society will...
Compassion and Conservation: Wildfire Prevention in Fresno County
The start to the new year usually signals a season of new beginnings and growth. However, in 2021, many Californians find themselves unable to leave the previous years’ hardships in the rearview mirror. For the communities nestled in the Sierras and surrounding San...
Saving the Soil
(Pictured above: Chris Velez from the Intermountain Nursery teaches erosion control tactics) In early September 2020, the Creek Fire stormed through the Pine Ridge Community on Cressman Road, severely burning the landscape and many of the homes that were nestled...
Free Debris Removal Requires “Right of Entry” to Fresno County
As a Creek Fire Victim, the debris from your fire damaged structures can be removed at no cost when you grant the clean-up effort your permission. Your permission means completing a "right of entry" form by the County of Fresno Department of Public Health-...
Last day to apply for FEMA funding 11/21/2020 – Creek Fire Victims
Please call 1-800-621-3362 if you need Disaster Assistance from the Creek Fire. This is for anyone who has lost their homes, their personal protperty, or was evacuated for 1 week or more. Registration for assistance ends this weekend, Saturday November 21st, 2020....
‘Loss upon loss’: Creek Fire destroyed couple’s Pine Ridge home, but not their spirit
Opinion Article in the Fresno Bee by the 168 FireSafe Council President Howard Hendrix. Howard was one of many landowners who were focused on being a great property steward with fire prevention as priority. He is currently still working in partnership with Sierra RCD,...
Creek Fire Tracking, Structure Status, & Evacuations
The recently started Creek Fire is devastating the land and property of communities in Eastern Fresno County. It's effect will be felt for years to come concerning our forests, air quality, and watershed health. Here are some resources to track the current fire...
Women for the Land – San Joaquin Valley – Online Event
Meet fellow women in agriculture while learning about how you can plan for resilience on agricultural land. Speakers will share information on policies and programs impacting the region, such as the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act (SGMA), and we will discuss as...
Wildfire Preparedness
Helicopter surveillance of the fires helps Charlie gain a full understanding of the situation that threatens local communities, and the land we care about. He says "I'm better able to consult and collaborate with the tribes after seeing it from above." SRCD Associate...
Tribal Well Sampling for Mono Indian Tribe – Dunlap, CA
SRCD was awarded funding through the Department of Water Resources for Disadvantaged Communties to conduct well testing on tribal lands. The first coordinated effort between SRCD, Mono Tribe Representation, and researchers from CSU Eastbay and Lawrence Livermore Labs...
Emergency Preparedness for Livestock Owners- Upcoming Webinars
Are you prepared in case of a wildfire emergency? What about your livestock? Join one of these upcoming webinars organized by the UC Cooperative Extension for information and resources to assist you in your preparations. Get to know the people who can help you and...
Log hauling for local residents & habitat restoration
The number one request SRCD has received since launching the Eastern Fresno County Firesafe and Fuels Reduction Program, is how to remove log decks stacked on landowners properties. Landowners and residents in the high hazard wildfire areas near Shaver Lake have log...
California’s Watershed – Documentary
"Beyond the Brink: California's Watershed" is a documentary by producer Jim Thebaut that focuses on the watersheds of California. Through the lens of creating good public policy and addressing national security, this documentary points to the importance of a full...
Building Local Partnerships
Andrew Carnegie once said “Teamwork is the ability to work together toward a common vision. The ability to direct individual accomplishments toward organizational objectives. It is the fuel that allows common people to attain uncommon results.” Indeed, it’s how our...
Building climate resilience and energy independence with biochar – CARCD Article
By Kiko Barr 1/15/2020 with the California Association of Resource Conservation Districts (CARCD) Resource Conservation Districts (RCDs) are finding a way to turn a tricky problem into an energy and climate solution for their local communities. An important part of...
Biomass campus for microgrid technology in Auberry, CA – SRCD in the Mountain Press
February 26, 2020 Mountain Press published "Microgrid Tech pursued in Auberry" by Tami Jones. "The old mill site in Auberry has some glowing new tenants. Well, not new, they've actually been at it for two or three years. Sierra Resource Conservation District (SRCD)...
Prescribed Fire on Private Lands Workshop & Cultural Burn Demonstration
Upcoming Prescribed Fire Workshops available Workshop is Thursday, March 19, 2020 8:00 am - 4:30 pm McCay Hall in Catheys Valley Cultural Burn Demonstrations In Mariposa County Friday, March 20, 2020 Saturday, March 21, 2020 Sunday, March 22, 2020 Register here:...
SRCD Firesafe and Fuels Reduction Team
Since October the Sierra Resource Conservation District (SRCD) Firesafe and Fuels reduction team has walked over 150 acres performing assessments for voluntary participants in the Shaver Lake area. The California Fire Safe Council awarded SRCD last year to see through...
Board Meetings Resume Jan 2020
Please see this notice of cancellation for the Holidays. Regular board meetings will resume Jan 27th 2020. Please contact [email protected] with any questions. SRCD - Notice of BoD Meeting Cancellations - Nov 25 and Dec 23, 2018 - 2019-11-22
Upcoming workshops sponsored by NRCS
Two upcoming workshops being sponsored by the NRCS this November: Latino Farmer Conference, November 19th. Program starts at 8am at the International Agri-Center 4500 S. Laspina St. Tulare, CA 93274. See attachment for more details. Ag Workshop and Farm Show, November...
Partnering with All Power Labs
The district was featured in All Power Lab's June newsletter for our Biomass Utilization Project in Auberry, CA. See their article on their website or read it here: APL (All Power Labs) provided a PP20 to the Sierra Resource Conservation District (SRCD), the entity...
CDFA now accepting applications for SWEEP
CDFA NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR STATE WATER EFFICIENCY AND ENHANCEMENT PROGRAM (SWEEP) SACRAMENTO, October 21, 2019 – The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) is now accepting applications for the State Water Efficiency and Enhancement Program...
Biomass to electricity underway
This is an exciting step for the District's Biomass Utilization Project, as another step forward for utilizing biomass for electricity is complete. A load center was connected to the Power Pallet with 220 and 210 volt receptacles and battery storage. The Power Pallet...