The Placer Resource Conservation District (Placer RCD) and the Lincoln Salt Mine are proud to announce the establishment of a new urban orchard at the Lincoln Salt Mine Thrift Store…
On October 11, 2024, over 18 community garden leaders from seven distinct community gardens across Placer County came together for the second Placer County Community Garden Leader’s Tour, journeying through…
On June 29, 2024, over ten community garden leaders from seven different communities across Placer County participated in the inaugural Placer County Community Garden Tour. The tour, conducted in a…
How can a powerline in a backyard be an asset for sustainable and ecological food systems? How can we build sustainable food systems where change is constant? How can our…
On May 23rd, 2024, Placer RCD’s Community and Conservation Director Andrew Justus-Fritz, along with the Auburn Area Recreation and Park District (ARD), hosted a “Tour and Talk” at the Atwood…
Working lands are managed areas, typically privately owned, but can be publicly owned, which are actively used for agricultural, forestry, or productive purposes, forming the backbone of economic activities related…
The Forestry Director will oversee the Forestry Department and a dedicated 4-person team that manages programs and projects focused on wildfire resiliency and forest health in Placer County. Projects include…
Note: This position is closed. A goal of the Placer Resource Conservation District is to communicate and engage with District constituents and its communities thoughtfully and creatively. The Community Engagement…
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The Placer RCD has completed and released design and construction plans for an improved version of an accessible raised garden bed. This garden bed is designed to be longer lasting,…
The Placer RCD is seeking proposals from qualified and experienced contractors to provide all labor, materials, and equipment necessary for fuels reduction and herbicide application on the Placer County Coordinated…
Earlier this year, Placer County Resource Conservation District (Placer RCD), with funding and support from CAL FIRE, developed the Placer Prescribed Burn Association (Placer PBA) to equip private landowners in…
