2025 Placer County Forestry Tour
On June 16th, Placer Resource Conservation District had the distinct pleasure of hosting the second annual Placer County Forestry Tour. This year’s tour focused on partnership, collaboration, and recreation in…
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Placer County Resource Conservation District Request for Proposals for the Placer Sierra Fuels Reduction Project
Placer County Resource Conservation District (RCD) sought proposals from qualified and experienced contractors to provide all labor, materials, and equipment necessary to complete the Placer Sierra Fuels Reduction Project. This…
PILE BURNING IN FORESTHILL FOR MOSQUITO FIRE RECOVERY PROJECT
Placer County Resource Conservation District (Placer RCD, the District) will be utilizing grant funding from CAL FIRE and the US Forest Service to assist in the recovery of private forestland…
PLACER RESOURCE CONSERVATION DISTRICT SEEKING APPLICANTS FOR NEW BOARD DIRECTOR AND ASSOCIATE BOARD POSITIONS
Placer Resource Conservation District (Placer RCD, District) is seeking one (1) new Board Director and five (5) individuals to fill Associate Board positions. Placer RCD’s Board of Directors (Board) consists…
Placer RCD Awarded $22,388 to Support Historically Underserved Farmers, Ranchers, and Students in Placer County
AUBURN, CA – Placer Resource Conservation District (Placer RCD) was recently awarded $22,388 by the National Association of Conservation Districts (NACD) as part of their “Improving Equity in Conservation Outreach…
A Brief Introduction to Prescribed Fire
What is prescribed fire? Prescribed fire is the controlled and intentional application of low-intensity fire across the landscape under specific weather conditions to achieve a management objective. The term prescribed…
Placer RCD Awarded $2.19M CAL FIRE Fire Prevention Grants
Placer Resource Conservation District (Placer RCD) was awarded $2.1M by CAL FIRE which will enable them to continue offering 2 critical programs that increase the overall wildfire resiliency in Placer…
Position Filled: Forestry Project Manager
UPDATE: This Position Has Been Filled The District is seeking a new Forestry Team member to manage projects to improve wildfire resiliency forest health in Placer County. Projects include landscape-scale…
Placer County Resource Conservation District Request for Proposals for the North Fork American River Shaded Fuel Break, Phase II
Placer County Resource Conservation District (RCD) is sought proposals from qualified and experienced contractors to provide all labor, materials, and equipment necessary to complete Phase II of the North Fork…
2023 Ag Tour: From Roots to Fruits – Sowing Success in the Foothills
The Placer County Ag Tour is an annual event that connects local leaders, legislators, and decision-makers, with Placer County’s agricultural producers, farmers, foresters, and ranchers. Funded by Placer County and…
Placer RCD Receives 50k in Funding to Restore Placer County’s Riparian Areas
AUBURN, CA – The Placer Resource Conservation District entered into a cooperative agreement with the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service to implement riparian restoration activities in Placer County. The agreement…
Logo Contest – Placer Prescribed Burn Association
Update: Submission deadline has closed. Individuals who have submitted a design will be notified of results by August 30th, 2023. Calling graphic designers and artists! The Placer Prescribed Burn Association…