The American Farmland Trust, along with four other partners, including the Pacific Farming Company; University of California, Merced; Sierra Resource Conservation District (RCD); and Madera/Chowchilla RCD, is 1 of 7 projects to be awarded by the CDFA Healthy Soils...

In the small town of Easton, California, second-generation farmer Steven Cardoza owns and operates acres of organic raisins. Ranging from six different types, Steven is passionate about what he does. He sits on the California Certified Organic Foundation board and is...

Take part in a fun day at Camp Pashayan for a community river day hosted by Western Reaches Access Activation Plan! Food vendors and community booths will be in attendance. Enjoy a walk, have a picnic, and enjoy the beautiful scenery. Camp Pashayan: 7633 North Weber...

Join us for an upcoming fire prevention workday to remove fuels and debris and protect properties at extreme risk for wildfire!   WHEN: Friday - Sunday, March 25th - 27th | Work begins at 8 a.m. WHERE: Cedarbrook, Pinehurst Area (further details provided upon...

Miramonte-Pinehurst has become the first recognized FireWise Community in Fresno County, as a group of cooperating neighbors received their Certification of Recognition this week from National FireWise USA, a program of the National Fire Protection Association....

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!   The Central Sierra Resiliency Fund's Seedlings of Hope program will be hosting four planting workdays on March 5th, 6th, 19th, and 20th. Lunch, snacks, and water will be provided, however, volunteers are encouraged to bring reusable water...

Jan 2022 the Sierra Resource Conservation District in partnership with the Creek Fire Recovery Collaborative, was awarded a three-month work stay from Americorps National Civilian Community Corps (NCCC) Pacific Region, Blue Team 6. This group of 8 individuals’ range...

PG&E OFFERS TO REMOVE WOOD DEBRIS LEFT BEHIND FROM 2020/2021 WILDFIRES   PG&E is offering to remove wood debris from trees PG&E cut down following the 2020 and 2021 wildfires in California. In the Central Valley region, properties impacted by the...

Picture this, 20 acres of green land running up against the bank of the Kings River in the outskirts of Sanger, California. Where retired mustangs, mules, and dogs run free, with an occasionally rescued calf that sounds at the sight of any interaction. Here, the owner...

  Have you heard about the San Joaquin Experimental Range otherwise known as SJER? Well, it is a hidden gem located about 25 miles north of Fresno, California. On Wednesday, November 24th, Agriculture and Rangeland Management Supervisor Justin Morgan, District...

The Southern Sierra Prescribed Burn Council is hosting an Educational Workshop/Seminar on prescribed fire. Anyone interested in attending is welcome! There is a zoom meeting on Thursday Nov 17th and the next day is a field trip on November 18th. There will be some...

Take a look at this factsheet describing recovery efforts for Resilient Watersheds and Fire Management. Watershed-Fire-Management-factsheet - LGC - 2021-04-19 (1)...

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...

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...

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...

(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...

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-...

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....

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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...