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Congressman Visits Plumas National Forest Amid Concerns Over Rainbow Gatherers

Sunday, July 7

In response to numerous calls from concerned constituents in Lassen County, Congressman Doug LaMalfa visited the Plumas National Forest to assess the situation involving the Rainbow Gatherers.The congressman, escorted by local officials, visited the original site at Janesville, which had been shut down. LaMalfa... Read More.

Glass Fire Erupts in Modoc National Forest

Tuesday, July 2

Burning in the Doublehead Ranger District, East of Glass Mountain, the Glass Fire has grown to nearly 8 acres. Orignially suspected to be at 20 acres, the size was downgraded as more accurate mapping was allowed. According to the National Forest Service, the fire... Read More.

Sheriff Grants Peace Officer Authority to Forest Service in Plumas County

Friday, June 28

Plumas County Sheriff Todd Johns has authorized State Peace Officer Authority to U.S. Forest Service law enforcement officers in light of the forest order closure effective over the site of the Rainbow Family Gathering.The US Forest Service ordered the estimated near 500 of the... Read More.

Modoc National Forest Responds to Large Gathering Suspected to be Rainbow Family Gathering

Friday, June 28

Since the Plumas National Forest has asked for the Rainbow Family Gathering to leave the headwaters of the Indian River, the site chosen for the 2024 July 4th prayer, due to concerns for the area resources and cultural values, surrounding areas have been on... Read More.

Plumas Forest Supervisor Issues Forest Closure Order over Rainbow Gathering Incident

Wednesday, June 26

U.S. Forest Service-Plumas National Forest confirms forest order closure in response to growing concerns around the Rainbow Family Gathering Unauthorized incident occurring near Antelope Lake. https://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/plumas/news-events/...Release Date: Jun 26, 2024Quincy, Calif., June 26, 2024 — For the protection of natural, Tribal and cultural resources, concerns... Read More.

Plumas Forest Service Discusses, Answers Concerns on Rainbow Family Gathering in Virtual Meeting

Wednesday, June 26

Plumas National Forest Incident Management Team discusses Rainbow Family Gathering, Answers community concerns in Virtual Town Hall

Plumas Forest Service Officials Hosts Virtual Town Hall on Rainbow Family Gathering

Tuesday, June 25

A virtual public meeting will be held Tuesday, June 25 from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. to inform area residents and visitors about the unauthorized noncommercial group use incident (Rainbow Family Gathering) occurring on the Plumas National Forest, Mount Hough Ranger District, approximately 5 miles... Read More.

Plumas National Forest in Stage I Fire Restrictions

Tuesday, June 25

Officials say the drying index has reached the 60th percentile, meaning forest fuels have been rapidly drying out since the summer heat arrived, increasing the risk of wildfire. This transition has been the earliest in years, coming 6 weeks sooner than typical.While under stage... Read More.

Lassen National Forest Prepares for Fire Season with Readiness Drill

Tuesday, June 18

With temperatures rising and wildfires popping up throughout the state, the Lassen National Forest is taking proactive measures, as it does annually, to prepare for a potentially busy fire season.A forest-wide preparedness drill will be held this Thursday, June 20, 2024. It begins mid-morning... Read More.

Nearly All Campgrounds Open Across Plumas National Forest

Monday, June 17

Camping opportunities expand as Plumas National Forest opens most recreation sites over the weekend.The Forest Service says that while a few sites remain closed, they will open by the 4th of July holiday.At Little Grass Valley Reservoir near La Porte on the Feather River... Read More.

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Congressman Visits Plumas National Forest Amid Concerns Over Rainbow Gatherers

Glass Fire Erupts in Modoc National Forest

Sheriff Grants Peace Officer Authority to Forest Service in Plumas County

Modoc National Forest Responds to Large Gathering Suspected to be Rainbow Family Gathering

Plumas Forest Supervisor Issues Forest Closure Order over Rainbow Gathering Incident

Plumas Forest Service Discusses, Answers Concerns on Rainbow Family Gathering in Virtual Meeting

Plumas Forest Service Officials Hosts Virtual Town Hall on Rainbow Family Gathering

Plumas National Forest in Stage I Fire Restrictions

Lassen National Forest Prepares for Fire Season with Readiness Drill

Nearly All Campgrounds Open Across Plumas National Forest

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