Sierra Institute For Community And

THIS PROJECT ASSISTS LOCAL COMMUNITIES IN PLANNING FOR AND MITIGATING THEIR WILDFIRE RISK BY IMPLEMENTING TARGETED FUELS REDUCTION AND FOREST HEALTH TREATMENTS. THIS PROJECT FOCUSES ON ENHANCING DEFENSIBLE SPACE AROUND PRIVATE LAND PARCELS IN INDIAN VALLEY, SPECIFICALLY ALONG ARLINGTON AND GENESEE ROADS, NEAR THE COMMUNITIES OF TAYLORSVILLE AND GENESEE. THE GOAL IS TO REDUCE WILDFIRE RISK BY THINNING OVERCROWDED FOREST, DECREASING LADDER FUELS, AND IMPROVING FOREST HEALTH, ALL WHILE ACCOMMODATING LANDOWNER OBJECTIVES.

MOSAIC MASS TIMBER LAUNCHING MASS TIMBER MANUFACTURING IN CALIFORNIA

THIS COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT WILL PROVIDE FUNDING TO CLEAN UP THREE BROWNFIELDS SITES IN CRESCENT MILLS, CA. THE FUNDING WILL ENABLE REVITALIZATION OF A FORMER LUMBER MILL INTO A BIOMASS ENERGY AND WOOD PRODUCTS INDUSTRIAL PARK AND WILL HELP CREATE LOCAL SUSTAINABLE JOBS. BROWNFIELDS ARE REAL PROPERTY, THE EXPANSION, DEVELOPMENT OR REUSE OF WHICH MAY BE COMPLICATED BY THE PRESENCE OR POTENTIAL PRESENCE OF A HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE, POLLUTANT, OR CONTAMINANT. THIS AGREEMENT PROVIDES FULL FEDERAL FUNDING IN THE AMOUNT OF $600,000. PREAWARD COSTS ARE APPROVED BACK TO 7/1/2018.

FOREST SERVICE RECOVERY ACT-SIERRA INSTITUTE FOR COMMUNITY & ENVIRONMENT

DESCRIPTION:THIS COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT PROVIDES FUNDING UNDER THE INFRASTRUCTURE INVESTMENT AND JOBS ACT (IIJA) (PL 117-58) FOR THE SIERRA INSTITUTE FOR COMMUNITY AND ENVIRONMENT TO CONDUCT ELIGIBLE TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE-RELATED ACTIVITIES AS AUTHORIZED BY THE COMPREHENSIVE ENVIRONMENTAL RESPONSE, COMPENSATION, AND LIABILITY ACT (CERCLA) 104(K)(7). THE RECIPIENT WILL RECRUIT, TRAIN, AND PLACE UNEMPLOYED AND UNDEREMPLOYED RESIDENTS OF THE TEN-COUNTY NORTH STATE REGION OF CALIFORNIA (BUTTE, GLENN, LASSEN, MODOC, PLUMAS, SHASTA, SIERRA, SISKIYOU, TEHAMA, AND TRINITY COUNTIES) AND NEIGHBORING AREAS IN ENVIRONMENTAL CAREERS WITH SKILLS NEEDED TO SAFELY CONDUCT REMEDIATION WORK AT SOLID AND HAZARDOUS WASTE-CONTAMINATED SITES, AS WELL AS APPROPRIATE TRAINING IN GREEN REMEDIATION TECHNOLOGIES, STORMWATER MANAGEMENT, EMERGENCY PLANNING, AND CHEMICAL SAFETY. THE PROJECT WILL PRODUCE TRAINED WORKERS TO ASSIST IN BRINGING BROWNFIELDS BACK INTO PRODUCTIVE REUSE AND WILL INCREASE EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES FOR NORTH STATE RESIDENTS. THESE NEEDED SKILLED WORKERS WILL AUGMENT THE LABOR POOL FOR LOCAL EMPLOYERS WHO ARE CONDUCTING BROWNFIELDS-RELATED WORK. THIS AGREEMENT PROVIDES FULL FEDERAL FUNDING IN THE AMOUNT OF $500,000. PREAWARD COSTS ARE APPROVED BACK TO 07/01/2026. SEE TERMS AND CONDITIONS. ACTIVITIES:THIS PROJECT WILL TRAIN GRADUATES TO EARN SKILLS AND CERTIFICATIONS NECESSARY TO ENTER INTO ENVIRONMENTAL CAREERS. ACTIVITIES TO BE PERFORMED UNDER THIS PROJECT ARE HAZWOPER, OSHA 30 CONSTRUCTION, WILDERNESS FIRST AID/CPR/AED, ASBESTOS, EPA LEAD PAINT RRP, CONFINED SPACE ENTRY, TRAFFIC CONTROL CONING AND FLAGGING, DISASTER SITE WORKER, LANDSCAPE/FORESTRY/ECOLOGICAL RESTORATION, EROSION AND SEDIMENT CONTROL, INTRO TO SOILS AND GROUNDWATER, AND ENVIRONMENTAL SAMPLING. ALSO, THE RECIPIENT WILL REPORT ON INTERIM PROGRESS AND FINAL ACCOMPLISHMENTS BY COMPLETING AND SUBMITTING RELEVANT PORTIONS OF THE PROPERTY PROFILE FORM USING THE EPA'S ASSESSMENT, CLEANUP, AND REDEVELOPMENT EXCHANGE SYSTEM (ACRES). THIS PROJECT WILL PROVIDE TRAINING TO THE TEN-COUNTY NORTH STATE REGION OF CALIFORNIA (BUTTE, GLENN, LASSEN, MODOC, PLUMAS, SHASTA, SIERRA, SISKIYOU, TEHAMA, AND TRINITY COUNTIES) AND NEIGHBORING AREAS. SUBRECIPIENT:NO SUBAWARDS ARE INCLUDED IN THIS ASSISTANCE AGREEMENT.OUTCOMES:THIS PROJECT WILL PROVIDE TRAINING TO THE TEN-COUNTY NORTH STATE REGION OF CALIFORNIA (BUTTE, GLENN, LASSEN, MODOC, PLUMAS, SHASTA, SIERRA, SISKIYOU, TEHAMA, AND TRINITY COUNTIES) AND NEIGHBORING AREAS, WHERE THE POPULATION FACES HIGH UNEMPLOYMENT, POVERTY, AND SOME OF THE WORST PUBLIC HEALTH OUTCOMES IN THE STATE, AMONG OTHER HARDSHIPS. THE ANTICIPATED DELIVERABLES ARE 120+ INDIVIDUALS RECRUITED, TRAINED, CERTIFIED, AND PLACED IN ENVIRONMENTAL CAREERS IN COMMUNITIES IMPACTED BY SOLID AND HAZARDOUS WASTE SITES AND FACILITIES. 12+ CLASSROOM-STYLE TRAININGS, PRACTICAL TRAININGS, AND CURRICULUM MODULES. 3 OR MORE APPROPRIATE CERTIFICATIONS IN ENVIRONMENTAL SAMPLING AND SITE CLEANUP METHODS. 128+ INDIVIDUALS THAT RECEIVE CERTIFICATIONS IN OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH ADMINISTRATION (OSHA) 29 CFR 1910.120 40-HOUR HAZWOPER TRAINING. EXPECTED OUTCOMES FROM THIS PROJECT INCLUDE HELP RESIDENTS OF COMMUNITIES TAKE ADVANTAGE OF JOBS CREATED BY THE ASSESSMENT AND CLEANUP OF BROWNFIELDS AND THE ASSESSMENT, CLEANUP, AND MANAGEMENT OF SOLID AND HAZARDOUS WASTE SITES AND FACILITIES WHILE ADDRESSING SUSTAINABLE COMMUNITY REVITALIZATION CONCERNS. PROVIDE TRAINING THAT LEADS TO SUSTAINABLE EMPLOYMENT IN THE ENVIRONMENTAL FIELD. IMPROVE COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT AND STIMULATE THE DEVELOPMENT OF CONSTRUCTIVE PARTNERSHIPS. REDUCE EXPOSURES TO HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES AND OTHER CONTAMINANTS AND IMPROVE THE HEALTH OF WORKERS, OCCUPANTS, AND RESIDENTS. FOSTER SELF-SUFFICIENCY AND ENHANCE THE SKILLS AND AVAILABILITY OF LABOR FOR ENVIRONMENTAL REMEDIATION IN PARTICULARLY IMPACTED COMMUNITIES, INCLUDING THOSE THAT ARE IMPACTED BY A VARIETY OF WASTE FACILITIES, BLIGHTED PROPERTIES, CONTAMINAT

DESCRIPTION:BROWNFIELDS ARE REAL PROPERTY, THE EXPANSION, DEVELOPMENT OR REUSE OF WHICH MAY BE COMPLICATED BY THE PRESENCE OR POTENTIAL PRESENCE OF A HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE, POLLUTANT, OR CONTAMINANT. THIS AGREEMENT WILL PROVIDE FUNDING FOR SIERRA INSTITUTE TO CONDUCT ELIGIBLE ASSESSMENT-RELATED ACTIVITIES AS AUTHORIZED BY CERLCA 104(K)(2) IN PLUMAS COUNTY, CALIFORNIA. THIS ASSISTANCE AGREEMENT PROVIDES FULL FEDERAL FUNDING IN THE AMOUNT OF $500,000.00. PRE-AWARD COSTS ARE APPROVED BACK TO 10/01/2023. SEE TERMS AND CONDITIONS.ACTIVITIES:SPECIFICALLY, THIS AGREEMENT WILL PROVIDE FUNDING TO THE RECIPIENT TO INVENTORY, CHARACTERIZE, ASSESS, AND CONDUCT CLEANUP PLANNING AND COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT RELATED ACTIVITIES. ADDITIONALLY, THE RECIPIENT WILL COMPETITIVELY PROCURE (AS NEEDED) AND DIRECT A QUALIFIED ENVIRONMENTAL PROFESSIONAL TO CONDUCT ENVIRONMENTAL SITE ACTIVITIES. ALSO, THE RECIPIENT WILL REPORT ON INTERIM PROGRESS AND FINAL ACCOMPLISHMENTS BY COMPLETING AND SUBMITTING RELEVANT PORTIONS OF THE PROPERTY PROFILE FORM USING EPA'S ASSESSMENT, CLEANUP AND REDEVELOPMENT EXCHANGE SYSTEM (ACRES). SUBRECIPIENT:THE WORK PROPOSED WITHIN THE WORKPLAN FOR THE SUBAWARD(S) TO LEAD THE PHASE I/II ESAS PROCESS AND DRAFTING THE REMEDIAL ACTION WORKPLAN (RAW).OUTCOMES:FURTHER, THE RECIPIENT ANTICIPATES CONDUCTING UP TO SIX PHASE I AND PHASE II TWO ENVIRONMENTAL SITE ASSESSMENTS, HOLDING MULTIPLE COMMUNITY MEETINGS, DEVELOPING TWO SITE-SPECIFIC CLEANUP PLANS/ANALYSIS OF BROWNFIELD CLEANUP ALTERNATIVES, DEVELOPING MULTIPLE PLANNING DOCUMENTS TO INITIATE BROWNFIELDS REVITALIZATION, AND SUBMITTING UP TO 16 QUARTERLY REPORTS. WORK CONDUCTED UNDER THIS AGREEMENT WILL BENEFIT THE RESIDENTS, BUSINESS OWNERS, AND STAKEHOLDERS IN AND NEAR PLUMAS COUNTY, CALIFORNIA.

DESCRIPTION:BROWNFIELDS ARE REAL PROPERTY, THE EXPANSION, DEVELOPMENT OR REUSE OF WHICH MAY BE COMPLICATED BY THE PRESENCE OR POTENTIAL PRESENCE OF A HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE, POLLUTANT, OR CONTAMINANT. THIS AGREEMENT WILL PROVIDE FUNDING TO SIERRA INSTITUTE TO CONDUCT REMEDIATION ACTIVITIES AS AUTHORIZED BY CERLCA 104(K)(3) IN CRESCENT MILLS, CALIFORNIA. THIS AGREEMENT PROVIDES FULL FEDERAL FUNDS OF $500,000. REFER TO TERMS AND CONDITIONS.ACTIVITIES:SPECIFICALLY, THIS AGREEMENT WILL PROVIDE FUNDING TO THE RECIPIENT TO CLEAN UP A BROWNFIELD SITE(S). ADDITIONALLY, THE RECIPIENT WILL COMPETITIVELY PROCURE (AS NEEDED) AND DIRECT A QUALIFIED ENVIRONMENTAL PROFESSIONAL TO CONDUCT ENVIRONMENTAL SITE ACTIVITIES, WILL CREATE A COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT PLAN AND ADMINISTRATIVE RECORD FOR THE SITE(S), AND WILL REPORT ON INTERIM PROGRESS AND FINAL ACCOMPLISHMENTS BY COMPLETING AND SUBMITTING RELEVANT PORTIONS OF THE PROPERTY PROFILE FORM USING EPA'S ASSESSMENT, CLEANUP AND REDEVELOPMENT EXCHANGE SYSTEM (ACRES). SUBRECIPIENT:SUB-AWARD TO SIERRA STREAMS INSTITUTE TO ADVISE PROJECT ON DIRECTIONS MOVING FORWARD, AND TO ASSIST WITH THEIR YEARS OF KNOWLEDGE TO HELP OVERCOME OBSTACLES AS THEY APPROACH.OUTCOMES:FURTHER, THE RECIPIENT WILL REMEDIATE 1 BROWNFIELD SITE(S) AND ANTICIPATES HOLDING 2-3 COMMUNITY MEETINGS, FINALIZING 1 ANALYSIS OF BROWNFIELD CLEANUP ALTERNATIVES, AND SUBMITTING 12 QUARTERLY REPORTS. WORK CONDUCTED UNDER THIS AGREEMENT WILL BENEFIT THE RESIDENTS, BUSINESS OWNERS, AND STAKEHOLDERS IN AND NEAR CRESCENT MILLS, CALIFORNIA.

THIS AGREEMENT WILL PROVIDE FUNDING TO THE GRANTEE TO CLEAN UP A PORTION OF A BROWNFIELD SITE IN A FORMER LUMBER MILL IN CRESCENT MILLS, CA. THE BROWNFIELDS CLEANUP FUNDING WILL BE USED TO ADDRESS CONTAMINATION IN 6-9 ACRES IN THE NORTHERN AND EASTERN AREAS OF THE FORMER LUMBER MILL SITE. BROWNFIELDS ARE REAL PROPERTY, THE EXPANSION, DEVELOPMENT OR REUSE OF WHICH MAY BE COMPLICATED BY THE PRESENCE OR POTENTIAL PRESENCE OF A HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE, POLLUTANT, OR CONTAMINANT. THIS AGREEMENT PROVIDES FULL FEDERAL FUNDING IN THE AMOUNT OF $500,000. PREAWARD COSTS ARE APPROVED BACK TO 7/1/2021.

THIS AGREEMENT WILL PROVIDE FUNDING TO THE GRANTEE TO CLEAN UP A PORTION OF A BROWNFIELD SITE IN A FORMER LUMBER MILL IN CRESCENT MILLS, CA. THE BROWNFIELDS CLEANUP FUNDING WILL BE USED TO ADDRESS CONTAMINATION IN 6-10 ACRE AREA OF THE FORMER LUMBER MILL SITE. BROWNFIELDS ARE REAL PROPERTY, THE EXPANSION, DEVELOPMENT OR REUSE OF WHICH MAY BE COMPLICATED BY THE PRESENCE OR POTENTIAL PRESENCE OF A HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE, POLLUTANT, OR CONTAMINANT. THIS AGREEMENT PROVIDES FULL FEDERAL FUNDING IN THE AMOUNT OF $500,000. PREAWARD COSTS ARE APPROVED BACK TO 7/1/2020.

15.944 NATURAL RESOURCE STEWARDSHIPSAM.GOV LINK: CLICK HERE FOR THE SAM.GOV ASSISTANCE LISTINGTEMPLATE: THE NATURAL RESOURCE STEWARDSHIP PROGRAM IS THE PRINCIPLE MEANS THROUGH WHICH THE NATIONAL PARK SERVICE (NPS) EVALUATES AND IMPROVES THE HEALTH OF WATERSHEDS, LANDSCAPES, AND MARINE AND COASTAL RESOURCES, SUSTAINS BIOLOGICAL COMMUNITIES ON THE LANDS AND WATERS IN PARKS, AND ACTIVELY ENDEAVORS TO IMPROVE THE RESILIENCY OF THESE NATURAL RESOURCES AND ADAPT THEM TO THE EFFECTS OF CLIMATE CHANGE. TO CARRY OUT AND FURTHER THIS STEWARDSHIP RESPONSIBILITY, NPS IMPLEMENTS PROGRAMS THAT ENCOMPASS A BROAD RANGE OF RESEARCH, OPERATIONAL, AND EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES BY UTILIZING PARK PERSONNEL AND CONTRACTOR SUPPORT OR COOPERATIVE AGREEMENTS. THE RECIPIENT WILL PROVIDE SPECIALIZED SCIENTIFIC STAFFING SOLUTION REQUIRED FOR REFORESTATION EFFORTS AT SEQUOIA KINGS CANYON NATIONAL PARKS. FUNDING PROVIDED THROUGH THIS AGREEMENT PROVIDES FOR THE RECIPIENT TO HIRE A FOREST ECOLOGIST AND HORTICULTURALIST TO SUPPORT ONGOING REFORESTATION EFFORTS. BENEFICIARIES INCLUDE THE GENERAL PUBLIC.

RURAL HEALTH CARE SERVICES OUTREACH GRANT PROGRAM

SIERRA INSTITUTE FOR COMMUNITY AND ENVIRONMENT TECHNICIANS WILL ASSIST LASSEN VOLCANIC NATIONAL PARK WITH CONSERVATION PROJECTS, INCLUDING SURVEYS THAT SUPPORT FOREST RESTORATION ACTIVITIES, RARE AND INVASIVE PLANT SURVEYS AND CONTROL, WILDLIFE, AND CULTURAL STUDIES TO SUPPORT SEVERAL PARK RESTORATION PROJECTS. PROJECT ACTIVITIES WILL CONTRIBUTE TO THE RESTORATION OF NATIONAL PARK SERVICE AND ADJACENT LANDS FOLLOWING THE DIXIE FIRE BY COMPLETING PRIORITY SURVEYS TO ASSESS IMPACTS OF THE FIRE AND POTENTIAL RESTORATION OPERATIONS, WHILE EXPANDING THE KNOWLEDGE BASE OF PARK RESOURCES AND HOW THEY ARE NATURALLY RESPONDING TO THE DIXIE FIRE. TECHNICIANS WILL PARTICIPATE IN ARCHEOLOGICAL SURVEYS, WILDLIFE SURVEYS, INVASIVE PLANT SURVEYS, SEED COLLECTION FOR FUTURE RESTORATION PROJECTS, RESTORATION TREATMENTS AND MONITORING IN PARK CAMPGROUNDS, AND INVASIVE PLANT MANAGEMENT AND RESTORATION. THE TECHNICIANS WILL ALSO WORK ON PROJECTS ON ADJACENT JURISDICTIONS TO ADVANCE LARGE LANDSCAPE RESTORATION EFFORTS SUCH AS THE WEST LASSEN HEADWATERS PROJECT. BENEFICIARIES INCLUDE THE YOUNG ADULTS SUPPORTED BY THIS PROJECT, THE PUBLIC, THE BOTANICAL RESEARCH COMMUNITY, AND RURAL COMMUNITIES.

PLUMAS COUNTY ENERGY SYSTEM

THE GOALS OF THIS PROJECT ARE TO CREATE A CROSS LAMINATED TIMBER PRODUCTION FACILITY THAT CAN FABRICATE PANELS TO PRODUCE A SUPERIOR BUILDING PRODUCT USING LOCAL WOOD, ADDRESS THE BUILDUP OF FUELS IN HIGH HAZARD FORESTS, AND REDUCE RISK OF CATASTROPHIC WILDFIRE ON THE LASSEN AND PLUMAS NATIONAL FORESTS.

PLUMAS COMMUNITY ENERGY - WOODY BIOMASS PROCESSING HUB

THE NATURAL RESOURCE STEWARDSHIP PROGRAM IS THE PRINCIPLE MEANS THROUGH WHICH THE NATIONAL PARK SERVICE (NPS) EVALUATES AND IMPROVES THE HEALTH OF WATERSHEDS, LANDSCAPES, AND MARINE AND COASTAL RESOURCES, SUSTAINS BIOLOGICAL COMMUNITIES ON THE LANDS AND WATERS IN PARKS, AND ACTIVELY ENDEAVORS TO IMPROVE THE RESILIENCY OF THESE NATURAL RESOURCES AND ADAPT THEM TO THE EFFECTS OF CLIMATE CHANGE. TO CARRY OUT AND FURTHER THIS STEWARDSHIP RESPONSIBILITY, NPS IMPLEMENTS PROGRAMS THAT ENCOMPASS A BROAD RANGE OF RESEARCH, OPERATIONAL, AND EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES BY UTILIZING PARK PERSONNEL AND CONTRACTOR SUPPORT OR COOPERATIVE AGREEMENTS. THIS COLLABORATION BETWEEN NPS AND SIERRA INSTITUTE FOR COMMUNITY AND ENVIRONMENT WILL EXPAND EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES IN THE BOTANICAL AND ECOLOGICAL SCIENCES, HORTICULTURE, AS WELL AS IN FORESTRY AND RESTORATION EDUCATION FOR RURAL COMMUNITIES ADJACENT TO LASSEN VOLCANIC NATIONAL PARK (LAVO) BY SUPPORTING LOCAL OPPORTUNITIES FOR EMPLOYMENT IN DEVELOPMENTAL WORK SUPPORTING THE RESTORATION OF HEALTHY FORESTS IN THE PARK AND ENHANCING CONNECTIONS BETWEEN LOCAL COMMUNITIES AND ALL ASPECTS OF ONGOING RESTORATION PROJECTS AT LAVO. BENEFICIARIES INCLUDE THE GENERAL PUBLIC.

THE LASSEN VOLCANIC NP-SIERRA INSTITUTE FOREST RESTORATION TRAINING PARTNERSHIP SEEKS TO SUPPORT FOREST RESTORATION AND ENGAGE PARTICIPATION BY ADJACENT RURAL COMMUNITIES IN THIS WORK. THESE RESTORATION PROJECTS INCLUDE FUEL REDUCTION ACTIVITIES IN FOREST STANDS THAT ARE ADJACENT TO AREAS OF HIGH VISITOR USE AND NEAR PARK INFRASTRUCTURE. THIS WORK WILL INCREASE THE FORESTS RESILIENCE TO WILDFIRE, INSECTS, AND DISEASE AND PRESERVE THEIR SCENIC BEAUTY FOR CURRENT AND FUTURE GENERATIONS OF PARK VISITORS.

WOOD INNOVATIONS SIERRA INSTITUTE

RURAL COOPERATIVE DEVELOPMENT INITIATIVE GRANTS

15.944 NATURAL RESOURCE STEWARDSHIPSAM.GOV LINK: CLICK HERE FOR THE SAM.GOV ASSISTANCE LISTINGTEMPLATE: THE NATURAL RESOURCE STEWARDSHIP PROGRAM IS THE PRINCIPLE MEANS THROUGH WHICH THE NATIONAL PARK SERVICE (NPS) EVALUATES AND IMPROVES THE HEALTH OF WATERSHEDS, LANDSCAPES, AND MARINE AND COASTAL RESOURCES, SUSTAINS BIOLOGICAL COMMUNITIES ON THE LANDS AND WATERS IN PARKS, AND ACTIVELY ENDEAVORS TO IMPROVE THE RESILIENCY OF THESE NATURAL RESOURCES AND ADAPT THEM TO THE EFFECTS OF CLIMATE CHANGE. TO CARRY OUT AND FURTHER THIS STEWARDSHIP RESPONSIBILITY, NPS IMPLEMENTS PROGRAMS THAT ENCOMPASS A BROAD RANGE OF RESEARCH, OPERATIONAL, AND EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES BY UTILIZING PARK PERSONNEL AND CONTRACTOR SUPPORT OR COOPERATIVE AGREEMENTS. THESE RESTORATION PROJECTS INCLUDE FUEL REDUCTION ACTIVITIES IN FOREST STANDS THAT ARE ADJACENT TO AREAS OF HIGH VISITOR USE AND NEAR PARK INFRASTRUCTURE. THIS WORK WILL INCREASE THE FORESTS RESILIENCE TO WILDFIRE, INSECTS, AND DISEASE AND PRESERVE THEIR SCENIC BEAUTY FOR CURRENT AND FUTURE GENERATIONS OF PARK VISITORS. THE LASSEN VOLCANIC NP-SIERRA INSTITUTE FOREST RESTORATION TRAINING PARTNERSHIP OFFERS YOUTH TRAINING AND EMPLOYMENT IN FOREST RESTORATION TO SUPPORT THE DEVELOPMENT OF A SKILLED, LOCAL WORKFORCE IN ADJACENT RURAL COMMUNITIES. BENEFICIARIES INCLUDE THE GENERAL PUBLIC.

GREENVILLE CROSSING MASS TIMBER WORKFORCE HOUSING

THE SIERRA INSTITUTE FOR COMMUNITY AND ENVIRONMENT WILL FURTHER DEVELOP THE FEATHER RIVER STEWARDSHIP COALITION, A WATERSHED GROUP BASED AROUND THE FEATHER RIVER WATERSHED LOCATED ALONG THE SIERRA NEVADA IN NORTHEASTERN CALIFORNIA. FOLLOWING A SERIES OF SEVERE WILDFIRES, LOCAL STAKEHOLDERS IDENTIFIED A LACK OF A COLLABORATIVE RESPONSE BETWEEN THE VARIOUS ESTABLISHED GROUPS IN THE REGION. INCREASING WILDFIRE SEVERITY AND THE LIMITED OPERATIONAL CAPACITY OF INDIVIDUAL GROUPS HAVE HIGHLIGHTED THE NEED FOR A LONG-TERM STRATEGY FOR THE WATERSHED. THE INSTITUTE PLANS TO REENGAGE STAKEHOLDERS INCLUDING SEVERAL NEARBY COUNTIES, THE U.S. FOREST SERVICE, LOCAL FIRE DEPARTMENTS, COMMUNITY ENVIRONMENTAL ORGANIZATIONS, TRIBES, AND PRIVATE LANDOWNERS. THESE PLANNING EFFORTS WILL INCLUDE FORMING A STEERING COMMITTEE, CONDUCTING WORK WITH PARTNERS TO PRODUCE A WATERSHED RESTORATION PLAN, AND DEVELOPING A 20-YEAR IMPLEMENTATION STRATEGY FOR THE PRIORITIZED ACTIONS.

RURAL COOPERATIVE DEVELOPMENT INITIATIVE GRANTS

THE SIERRA INSTITUTE FOR COMMUNITY AND ENVIRONMENT WILL FURTHER DEVELOP THE SOUTH LASSEN WATERSHEDS GROUP AND FINALIZE A STRATEGIC PLAN FOR THE UPPER FEATHER RIVER, UPPER MILL, UPPER BATTLE, AND UPPER DEER CREEK WATERSHEDS. THESE WATERSHEDS ARE CLASSIFIED AS THE HIGHEST PRIORITY FOR PROTECTION AND RESTORATION DUE TO THEIR ABILITY TO SUPPORT ANADROMOUS FISH POPULATIONS DURING PERIODS OF UNFAVORABLE CLIMATIC CONDITIONS. THE GROUP REPRESENTS A DIVERSITY OF INTERESTS INCLUDING LANDOWNERS, INDUSTRIAL TIMBER COMPANIES, STATE AND FEDERAL AGENCIES, AND COMMUNITY BASED AND ENVIRONMENTAL GROUPS, WHICH ARE INTERESTED IN PURSUING HIGH-PRIORITY, LARGE-SCALE, MULTI-JURISDICTIONAL PROJECTS TO IMPROVE FOREST AND WATERSHED HEALTH, REDUCE WILDFIRE RISK, PROTECT HABITAT, AND SUPPORT LOCAL INDUSTRY AND COMMUNITIES. THE GROUP WILL ADVANCE STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT, COORDINATE ADAPTIVE RESTORATION PLANNING EFFORTS, AND COMPLETE SITE-SPECIFIC RESTORATION DESIGN.

SOUTH LASSEN WATERSHEDS GROUP COLLABORATIVE DEVELOPMENT PROJECT

RURAL HEALTH NETWORK DEVELOPMENT PLANNING GRANT PROGRAM

RBDG RURAL BUSINESS COOP RURAL ENTERPRISE GRANT

YOUTH OPPORTUNITIES FOR FOREST RESTORATION RESEARCH AND INVASIVE PLANT MANAGEMENT AT LASSEN VOLCANIC NATIONAL PARK

YOUTH INVOLVEMENT WITH HORTICULTURE AND FOREST RESTORATION SERVICES AT LASSEN VOLCANIC NATIONAL PARK

THE SIERRA INSTITUTE FOR COMMUNITY AND ENVIRONMENT (SIERRA INSTITUTE) WILL BE EXPANDING THEIR NATURAL RESOURCE ACADEMY AT GREENVILLE JR/SR HIGH SCHOO

ECONOMICS OF BIOMASS REMOVAL

MASTER COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT FOR FOREST RESTORATION TRAINING PROGRAMS AT LASSEN VOLCANIC NATIONAL PARK