Lassen National Forest Reminds Us We Are In Bear County

The Dixie Fire has impacted wildlife habitat, including bears. This time of year bears are actively looking for food to prepare for hibernation. This safety message was posted on September 16th on the California Department of Fish and Wildlife Facebook Page: “Please do not provide... Read More.

From Black to Green

From Black to Green: Riparian Corridors: Where there is water, there is life. Riparian corridors include species that are adapted to two extremes –flooding as well as fire. Species such as shining willow (Salix lasiandra, top left) contain air cavities that stockpile oxygen absent from... Read More.

 Emergency Work Upcoming on U.S. 395 Following Dixie Fire

Emergency Work Upcoming on U.S. 395 Following Dixie Fire The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans District 2) and Hat Creek Construction & Materials, Inc. are preparing to begin emergency work on U.S. 395 in Lassen County following the Dixie Fire. Crews will be working at... Read More.

Lassen Volcanic NP and Partners Launch Lassen Resilience Campaign

Lassen Volcanic NP and Partners Launch Lassen Resilience Campaign Funds raised will assist the park’s recovery post-Dixie Fire The Lassen Association and the Lassen Park Foundation have joined forces with Lassen Volcanic National Park to showcase the park’s resilience in the aftermath of the Dixie Fire. The... Read More.

CHESTER PUD CUSTOMERS BOIL YOUR WATER BEFORE USING

BOIL WATER NOTICE 11/1/21 CHESTER PUD CUSTOMERS BOIL YOUR WATER BEFORE USING Failure to follow this advisory could result in stomach or intestinal illness. Over the weekend Chester PUD customers may have been informed that water samples showed total coliform bacteria in the drinking water and that the... Read More.

Current Fire Restrictions in Place

Eagle Lake Field Office All campfires are required to have a five-foot diameter area be cleared to bare soil and the area must be free of overhead flammable material. The restriction requires that anyone using a campfire have a round-point shovel with a handle at... Read More.

FEMA in Greenville Oct 29th & 30th

Stop by the Evergreen Market in Greenville on Friday, October 29th, or Saturday, October 30th from 10 AM to 2 PM for FEMA registration. The deadline is November 8th! FEMA representatives will be there to help you register.

Congratulations to Theresa Phillips, winner of Pioneer Utility Resources’ 2021 Dave D’Avanzo Communications Award

Congratulations to Theresa Phillips, winner of Pioneer Utility Resources’ 2021 Dave D’Avanzo Communications Award. Theresa Phillips Theresa is public relations manager for Lassen Municipal Utility District, based in Susanville, California. One of her many responsibilities is managing the local page content for Ruralite magazine, the utility’s... Read More.