Please Join Us for a Meeting of the California Wildfire and Forest Resilience Task Force
On September 27 and 28, the next meeting of the California Wildfire and Forest Resilience Task Force will be held in-person…
Fire Safety
The California Wildfire and Forest Resilience Task Force’s Science Advisory Panel invites you to participate in a survey.
The California Wildfire and Forest Resilience Task Force’s Science Advisory Panel invites you to participate in a survey to understand stakeholder perspectives on improving forest health and community resilience to wildfire in the Sierra-Cascade-Inyo region.
A Drought and Wildfire Update for Summer
Now, more than ever, it is important to practice good fire safety practices, work on defensible space management and home hardening implementation, sign up for Code Red, have your evacuation plans carefully mapped out, and make sure you Know Your Zone.
Protect the Yuba River Canyon from Wildfires
This year’s lack of precipitation has already led to multiple red flag warnings in our area as well as the surrounding areas. Officials are particularly concerned about fires in and around the South Yuba River corridor due to the remote location and limited cellular communication available. Both of these factors could result in a small fire growing to become a significant and devastating incident.
Please Park Responsibly
Parking outside of designated parking spots can lead to some dire consequences at the river. The threat of a parking ticket and fine is not the primary reason people should park responsibly. Safety is.
Preparing a Picnic at the River for the Fourth of July: What to Bring (and What Not to Bring)
Having the right food is important for a trip to the river. With the current fire restrictions in place by the…
Caring for the Yuba During a Drought
Nevada City Council declares Drought Stage 3 Warning On June 18, 2021, the Nevada City Council declared a Drought Stage 3 Warning…
Understanding Current Fire Bans
Fire bans are in effect for Nevada County and the South Yuba River Canyon. Read more about what these bans mean and forecasts for the summer.