DWR Says April Snowpack Trending to Largest in 70

The Department of Water Resources says this year's snowpack is "likely 1st or 2nd largest" in over 70 years. In the DWR's fourth snow survey of the year, Survey Manager Sean DeGuzman said at the Sierra Central Snow Lab in Soda Springs that the... Read More.

Avian Flu Spreads to Second Mammal Species, Reports CDFW

Avian flu has now spread to a second species, says the California Department of Wildlife. CDFW health experts have confirmed that the highly pathogenic avian influenza H5N1, a strain of the virus typically found in birds, was detected in two mountain lions in December 2022... Read More.

CDFW Lands Listed as Prohibited Airspace to Drones thru FAA App

Drone operators will now see the over 750 CDFW lands as prohibited airspace through the Federal Aviation Administration’s mobile app B4UFLY. The (FAA) granted public land managers, like the California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW), access to the app, widely used by drone operators.... Read More.

Mammoth Mountain Makes History, Breaks Most Snowfall Record

It is now official, Mammoth Mountain has made history, breaking the record for the most snow. The constant winter storms have brought enough snow to surpass the all-time snowfall in history since 2016. Starting this Tuesday, the mountain received another whopping drought, 28-30 inches of... Read More.

Input Needed for New Cal Fire Defensible Space Zone

CAL FIRE is partnering with the California Board of Forestry and Fire Protection to develop a new defensible space zone for wildfire resilience. The new space, known as Zone 0, will be within the 0–5-foot range of your home or business. On the Cal Fire... Read More.

CDFW Says Historic Rains Benefit Salmon Releases

The recent winter storms have been destructive, but they are also doing some good for at least the salmon population. In response to good habitat conditions caused by the historic rain and snowfall in the state, the California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) will... Read More.

USDA Awards $10M for Nursery and Native Seed Partnerships

The U.S. Department of Agriculture has announced a $10 million investment in forest nursery and native seed partnerships with President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law funding. Of the total funding, $4.5 million will go to modernizing forest nurseries in 29 facilities across states, U.S. Island territories,... Read More.