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PG&E Sets Big Goals for 2022 Wildfire Mitigation Plan

Tuesday, March 1

PG&E sets big goals in response to reduce wildfire risk with permanent reductions measures in the company’s newly released 2022 Wildfire Mitigation Plan. With both long term and near term solutions PGE aims to underground 175 miles of power lines and expand enhanced power... Read More.

U.S. Forest Service Announces New 10 Year Wildfire Mitigation Strategy

Friday, January 21

The US Forest Service will dramatically increase fuels and forest health treatments by up to four times the current treatment levels in a 10 year strategy plan. USDA Secretary Tom Vil sack and Forest Service Chief Randy Moore announced the plan known as “Confronting... Read More.

New Assembly Bill Aims to Break Barriers for Landowners in Wildfire Mitigation

Thursday, January 20

A New Assembly Bill passes through the National Resources Committee to help landowners clear their properties. It will remove barriers for landowners who are clearing their properties to reduce wildfire risk. AB 522 was created by Assemblyman Vince Fong, a republican in Kern county.... Read More.