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CAL FIRE to Hold Virtual Public Workshop on California Wildfire and Landscape Interagency Treatment Dashboard on November 14, 2023

November 8, 2023 – As California takes bold steps towards achieving its ambitious wildfire and landscape resilience goals, two crucial elements emerge – transparency and efficient planning tools. The Golden State is taking a giant leap forward with the beta version of the California Wildfire and Landscape Interagency Treatment Dashboard!

The Treatment Dashboard displays wildfire and landscape resilience projects from state and federal agencies in a single web-based interactive tool. Now that some time has passed since the Dashboard’s beta release, we want to hear from users and gather input to improve how data is accessed and displayed to ensure we are providing transparency and effective planning information on statewide wildfire resilience treatments.

Explore the Dashboard and learn more about the Dashboard and register to join us at the virtual public workshop on Tuesday, Nov. 14, 2023, from 2:00 P.M. – 3:30 P.M. https://wildfiretaskforce.org/treatment-dashboard.

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CAL FIRE Shows How Home Hardening Can Help Build Stronger, More Fire Resilient Homes After 2018 Camp Fire

 

 

May 29, 2023 – CAL FIRE officials report that the town of Paradise knows better than any the devastating effects of an ember-driven wildfire when it Cal fireenters a town.

Resident, Casey Taylor, lost her home in 2018 Camp Fire, the deadliest in California’s history. However, using scientifically proven and demonstrated home hardening and defensible space measures, she is building back with a stronger and more fire resilient home.

Just like Casey, you too can prepare your home and property for wildfire. Small measures can make a big difference that could ultimately save your house in the event of a wildfire.

View video here.

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Funding, Training, and Home Hardening News – 13 February 2023

Dear Yosemite-Mariposa IRWM members and stakeholders,

1. The Bureau of Reclamation is making approximately $80 million from President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law available for water conservation, water management, and restoration projects that will result in significant benefits to ecosystem or watershed health. The Bipartisan Infrastructure Law provided $8.3 billion for Reclamation water infrastructure projects over 5-years to advance drought resilience and expand access to clean water for families, farmers, and wildlife. The investment will repair aging water delivery systems, secure dams, complete rural water projects, and project aquatic ecosystems.

More information on this funding opportunity can be found by clicking here. Applications are due on March 28th at 3 pm. A recording was held to discuss eligible applicants and project types, program requirements, and the evaluation criteria. To view the recording, please click here. Please note that Microsoft Teams is required to view the recording, which is a little under 2-hours long.

2. The Mariposa County RCD is launching its Home Hardening program Countywide. We will be providing free site assessments, which will include a list of recommended hardening measures, and free installation of ember screens for attic and crawlspace vents, or vegetation clearance from 5 feet of building foundations. If you are interested in participating, or want to share with your networks, the enrollment process is to send an email titled Home Hardening with the applicant name, address, and phone number to MariposaCountyRCD@gmail.com. We will be in touch to schedule a site assessment.

3. Prescribed Fire training. Join CCTREX for the Central Coast Prescribed Fire Training Exchange (CalTREX)! The event will take place on June 3 – 10, 2023 througout the MontereyBay Region (San Benito, Monterey, Santa Cruz counties) and have a home base in Carmel Valley!

CCTREX firelighters will have 8 days of burning and training on diverse lands, learning and working alongside fire practicioners, tribal partners, ranchers, land managers, and community members to meet numerous objectives with “Good Fire”. The application deadline is February 28th, and the fee is $220. Apply now!

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER!

4. Two announcements from PG&E that may be of interest:

To help offset higher than normal natural gas and electricity bills, residential customers will automatically receive the California Climate Credit earlier than usual this year. The California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) approved distributing the credit as soon as possible, instead of the annual April timeframe.

PG&E recently launched its Pre-Owned Electric Vehicle (EV) Rebate Program, providing qualified residential customers up to $4,000 when purchasing or leasing a pre-owned EV. The program aims to distribute more than $78 million to promote the adoption of EVs and make EV ownership more affordable for all customers. We also launched a pre-enrollment website for customers interested in joining the company’s three upcoming Vehicle-to-Everything (V2X) pilot programs, offering customers financial incentives to integrate new bidirectional EV charging technology, which allows a customer’s electric vehicle to become a mobile battery, capable of storing electricity that can be used to provide onsite power or send power back to the grid during periods of peak electricity demand.

Thank you for your participation in the Yosemite-Mariposa IRWM program.

Melinda Barrett
Mariposa County RCD
(559)580-0944

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