Staff outline evolving closure procedures and fuels‑management strategy after recent wind‑driven fires Open Space staff described new guidance and SOP work on hazard closures after two recent wind events, reported mixed compliance at different trailheads, and reviewed 2026 priorities for fuels management including targeted mowing, grazing, juniper removal and attention to the 0–300 ft home ignition zones.

Open Space staff are revamping closure protocols and fuels management strategies to enhance wildfire resilience after recent wind-driven events revealed significant compliance disparities.

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Committee pushes for measurable forest-health and biodiversity goals, with resilience targets Members urged moving beyond preservation to active forest stewardship with measurable metrics—forest health indices, sequestration pilots, wildfire preparedness and regional coordination—with staff and consultants to refine baseline measures and integration into the plan.

A Massachusetts committee is shifting from forest preservation to active stewardship, pushing for measurable goals in biodiversity and wildfire preparedness.

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ITC’s NNCN helps Tribes turn federal programs into actionable stewardship. Through workshops, site visits, and guidance, Tribal forestry staff connect directly with NRCS specialists and funding partners. #NRCS #TribalForestry #WorkingLands #ForestStewardship #WildfireResilience #HabitatRestoration

Lake County adopts Colorado Wildfire Resiliency Code for unincorporated areas; enforcement to begin July 1 The Lake County Board of County Commissioners on March 30 adopted Resolution 20‑26‑10, adding the Colorado Wildfire Resiliency Code and the state's wildfire hazard map to county rules for unincorporated areas; enforcement will begin July 1, with property‑level remapping ('ground truthing') and limited historic exemptions available.

Lake County is taking a bold step to protect its homes from wildfires by adopting the Colorado Wildfire Resiliency Code, with enforcement starting this July!

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Regional nonprofit pitches visioning process; asks Leavenworth to help promote survey and listening sessions Rachel Evey, executive director of Our Valley Our Future, briefed the council on a regional visioning and action‑plan process (2027–2031) and asked Leavenworth to promote a survey open through April 30 and host listening sessions in May and June.

Our Valley Our Future is launching a community-driven action plan to shape the future of Chelan and Douglas counties—will you join the conversation?

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SenseNet’s technology played a key role in helping protect Viña del Mar, Chile during the wildfires.

It was truly heartwarming to see the executive team personally thank in front of the cameras.

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Senate committee moves bill to recognize Santa Cruz Mountains as statewide resource SB 949, which would designate the Santa Cruz Mountains a resource of statewide significance and direct the Natural Resources Agency to prioritize protection and coordination, was presented by sponsors and cosponsors and moved as amended to appropriations after supporters highlighted biodiversity, watershed services and wildfire resilience.

A groundbreaking bill has just taken a significant step towards protecting the Santa Cruz Mountains, a biodiversity hotspot vital for California's ecosystem and wildfire resilience.

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Assembly committee advances bill to change management objectives for demonstration state forests After hours of testimony and sharp exchanges between environmental advocates and forestry groups, the Assembly Natural Resources Committee voted to send AB 24 94 to appropriations as amended. The bill would shift the management focus of California's demonstration state forests toward biodiversity, carbon sequestration, tribal co-management and research.

A groundbreaking bill aims to transform California's demonstration state forests from timber-centric management to a focus on biodiversity, carbon capture, and tribal stewardship.

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Can culling your garden slow a wildfire? A California city pins its hopes on a contested plan Berkeley is adopting the ‘Zone 0’ regulation, which mandates first 5ft around the home in high-risk areas should be clear of combustible material

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#UCANR experts Max Moritz and @edithdeguzman.bsky.social highlight how thoughtful landscaping and home hardening can reduce risk while preserving the benefits plants provide.
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🚨Funding opportunity! The Community Wood Grant Program supports sawmill retooling, thermally led community wood energy systems, and innovative wood product manufacturing
⏰ Deadline: April 22, 2026
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Legislators and tribal leaders press insurers and state agencies over soaring home insurance costs on tribal lands At a March 13, 2026 California State Assembly Select Committee hearing held on Barona tribal land, tribal leaders described premiums doubling or tripling and urged insurers to credit local mitigation; Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara outlined a sustainable insurance strategy, public wildfire modeling and bills meant to expand options and reward mitigation.

Tribal leaders in California are sounding the alarm as skyrocketing homeowners insurance costs threaten their communities and housing stability.

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Huge congrats to Marx A., Sonoma Corpsmember of the Year! 🏆 Since Feb 2024, Marx has earned his HS diploma & became a Firefighter Type 1 & Sawyer 3 pro with CCNB. He is part of the workforce protecting California from wildfire risk. 🔥🛡️ #WildfireResilience #WorkforceDevelopment #SonomaCounty

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Secretary Crowfoot tells Assembly subcommittee Prop 4 and targeted investments are central to climate resilience as federal capacity wanes Wade Crowfoot, secretary of the California Natural Resources Agency, told the Assembly budget subcommittee that Prop 4 and state investments have enabled wildfire resilience, water projects and habitat protection — but federal staffing cuts have forced the state to backfill critical forecasting and monitoring functions.

California is making bold strides in climate resilience with $40 billion in investments, but federal cuts threaten critical support—what's next for the state's ambitious goals?

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Save the date! WRCC Wildfire Resilience Knowledge & Networks Gathering

📅 May 5-7, 2026
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The climate crisis is already here in Northern California. I believe we must confront it head-on by investing in clean energy jobs, funding wildfire resilience, and holding polluters accountable.

Protect our communities. Protect our future.

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Pitkin County holds first reading of Colorado Wildfire Resiliency Code, plans mapping and exemptions County planners presented and the board held first readings of the Colorado Wildfire Resiliency Code and matching land-use amendments, including new structure-hardening standards, defensible-space zones, parcel mapping and a ground-truthing process; second reading and public hearing set for March 25 (map adoption to follow).

Pitkin County is taking a bold step to enhance wildfire safety with new building codes that could change how we protect our homes!

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Glenwood Springs council approves first reading of Colorado Wildfire Resiliency Code; staff to map interior as 'moderate' After a presentation from the fire marshal and building officials, council unanimously passed first reading of the state-mandated Colorado Wildfire Resiliency Code; staff recommended mapping core city areas as 'moderate' so consistent new-construction standards apply citywide, with enforcement to begin July 1.

Glenwood Springs is taking a bold step towards wildfire safety by adopting the Colorado Wildfire Resiliency Code, ensuring new structures are better equipped to withstand the flames.

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Graphic data card displaying wildfire's toll on water through the years, across Colorado, New Mexico, Arizona and Alberta, Canada.

Screenshot of the article published on moore.org: Investments in wildfire resilience are essential for water safety and security

"Across the West and beyond, catastrophic wildfires are directly threatening watersheds and water supplies that sustain our lives and livelihoods. The questions is no longer whether landscapes will burn, but how, where, and with what consequences." #WildfireResilience www.moore.org/article-deta...

Defensible outdoor space is a cost-effective way to mitigate wildfire risk. Open-air terraces can shift combustible plants away from homes. Our study on resilience found that CA retrofits could generate from $30.7B to $166.4B in economic activity. #wildfireresilience

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North Valleys: Lisonbee Drive hearing, wildfire insurance presentation and $75,000 fuels-reduction grant deadline announced The CAB announced a Feb. 19 public hearing on Lisonbee Drive floodplain realignment, a Feb. 24 Nevada Division of Insurance/Truckee Meadows Fire presentation on wildland-urban interface and changes to homeowners insurance, and a wildfire risk-reduction grant program offering up to $75,000 (application deadline March 1, 2026).

Important community meetings are coming up, including a public hearing on Lisonbee Drive's flood improvements and vital info on wildfire insurance changes!

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Timnath staff recommends townwide Class 1 adoption of Colorado Wildfire Resiliency Code, Class 2 for orange zones Town staff recommended Timnath adopt the state's Colorado Wildfire Resiliency Code with Class 1 requirements townwide and apply Class 2 only to higher-intensity orange zones, saying most new construction already meets Class 1 standards and that map amendments would be costly.

Timnath's town staff is pushing for a proactive stance on wildfire safety by recommending a townwide adoption of the Colorado Wildfire Resiliency Code—could this be the key to protecting our community?

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Parametrix presents transportation resiliency plan focused on wildfire evacuation; commissioners press for coordination and public communication Parametrix presented a transportation-resiliency memo that maps critical corridors, vulnerabilities to wildfire and smoke, and short-term actions such as vegetation management and coordination with emergency agencies; commissioners pressed for evacuation-center identification, public alerts, and cross-jurisdictional coordination.

Liberty Lake is taking proactive steps to ensure residents' safety during wildfires by mapping critical evacuation routes and enhancing emergency response plans.

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Boulder board briefed on council priorities; wildfire resilience and Xcel outages shape power-resiliency work Council retreat produced five near-term priorities including bicycle-theft reduction, wildfire resilience and power resiliency. Staff told the board they will map barriers, coordinate with Xcel and prioritize achievable outcomes after recent public-safety power shutoffs (PSPS).

Boulder is stepping up its game with new priorities focused on wildfire resilience and power reliability after recent outages—what’s next for the community?

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State officials outline wildfire risk, detection advances and community resilience funding Officials from Emergency Management and the Department of Natural Resources described increasing wildfire frequency and severity, detection technologies that have cut response times, grant funding for community resilience, and the need for tailored approaches across the state.

Washington faces a staggering 70% chance of wildfire disaster each year, but innovative detection technologies and tailored community resilience plans are paving the way for a safer future.

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Creating a transformative approach to wildfire management for the country and beyond 🔥 The WRCC's approach is holistic, collaborative, and adaptive, ensuring that Canada is better prepared for and resilient to the growing wildfire threat.

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RCRC outlines county pressures: health obligations, broadband, wildfire and workforce shortages The Rural County Representatives of California briefed the board on statutory county health obligations under Welfare & Institutions Code §17000, broadband coordination, forest‑resilience projects and high vacancy rates in critical county jobs; RCRC said funding and policy work is underway.

Rural County Representatives of California are tackling crucial challenges like health obligations, broadband expansion, and workforce shortages—find out how they're making an impact!

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Senate committee hears bill to stop HOAs from banning wildfire‑resistant materials Sen. Victoria Hunt introduced SB 6,054 to prevent common interest communities from prohibiting installation or maintenance of fire‑hardened building materials; supporters and property managers backed the goal but several witnesses warned the bill’s 10% cost cap could constrain reasonable community standards.

Sen. Victoria Hunt's new bill aims to empower homeowners by banning HOA restrictions on fire-resistant materials, but a controversial cost cap could spark community debates!

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Advocates and DNR urge full funding for wildfire resilience account in SB 5,893 hearing Staff said SB 5,893 would transfer Climate Commitment Act proceeds into a dedicated wildfire resiliency account to reach a $125 million per‑biennium target; wildfire responders, private forest owners, and DNR urged full funding, warning cuts could eliminate pass‑through grants and detection systems.

The Senate is considering a critical bill that could divert funds from climate initiatives to bolster wildfire response and forest health, but advocates warn that without full funding, vital services may be cut.

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