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Friends of Plumas Wilderness Updates Community on National Monument Designation of Feather River Canyon

Thursday, March 23

On March 21, the Friends of Plumas Wilderness held a community meeting to discuss a proposal to declare the Middle Fork of the Feather River a National Monument. The designation would cover not only the Middle Fork but also other areas throughout Plumas County.... Read More.

Friends of Plumas Wilderness Reach Out to Community on National Monument Designation of the Feather River Canyon

Wednesday, March 8

In effort to reach out to the public following exposure during the Sierra county board of supervisors meetings and the recent hiring of an executive director, Friends of Plumas Wilderness, who has proposed designating the Feather River Canyon as a national monument, will hold... Read More.

Plumas and Sierra Counties Unaware of Proposed National Monument Designation of Feather River Watershed

Friday, January 27

A stumble upon a proposal to turn the Feather River Watershed into a National monument raises concerns with the sierra county board of supervisors. Tim Beals, planning director for the county, brought the proposal along with his concerns to the board after making the... Read More.

Loyalton Continues Fight to Stop FEMA Flood Plain Designation

Thursday, June 23

The city of Loyalton continues to fight its battle with FEMA over a projected flood plain designation. Tim Beals Sierra county public works, roads, and transportation director updated the board of supervisors during this week’s meeting on the current situation. After months of phone... Read More.

Sierra County Sups to Discuss FEMA Floodplain Designation

Tuesday, March 1

FEMA has designated Loyalton to be fully engulfed into a flood plain placing a large burden to homeowners with extreme insurance costs and impacts to the housing market. Other sierra county towns affected by the FEMA designation include Sierra Brooks, Sattley, and Calpine. The... Read More.