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Here are some of the headlines.
Work Begins on French Meadows Forest Restoration Project
In June, crews broke ground on the French Meadows Forest Restoration Project, a 28,000-acre forest health and resilience project in the headwaters of the Middle-Fork American River. The effort is now one of the nation’s first private-public partnerships actively managing federal land. Learn more [video]
Q&A with Einar Maisch, PCWA General Manager
Wondering about this year’s water supply, projects or legislation that could affect water resources? Wonder no more; the answers are here!
Fire-Resistant, Water-Wise Garden Make Over
When 14-year old Cody Hansen of Rocklin heard about the potential to makeover the thirsty turf at Auburn’s Maidu Fire Station into a fire-resistant, water-wise landscape, he knew the task would be perfect for his Eagle Scout community service project. Learn More.
How to 'Harden' Your Home
Flying embers can destroy homes up to a mile from a wildfire. “Harden” your home now before a fire starts by using ember-resistant building materials.
