Announcements regarding hearings, grants, and public comment notices of importance to California's rural counties.
Upcoming Webinar on Local Government Funding for Improving the Environment
The California Air Resources Board announced a webinar series, beginning in November, on applying for California Climate Investments, also known as cap-and-trade dollars. On December 9th from 1:30-2:30pm, a webinar will be specifically tailored for Local Government Funding. Grant opportunities can range from affordable housing to restoration of wetlands. To register, see here or contact info@caclimateinvestments.ca.gov with questions.
Butte County Firesafe Council Seeks Fuels Reduction Timber and Biomass Program Manager
Butte County Fire Safe Council is looking for an individual to serve as Fuels Reduction - Timber and Biomass Program Manager for fuels reduction and tree removal efforts in the Berry Creek area of the North Complex Fire of September 8, 2020. The job announcement and a full job description are available here. Resumes are due no later than 10:00 p.m. on November 5, 2020. Questions regarding the position may be directed to Calli-Jane DeAnda, Executive Director, Butte County Fire Safe Council via email.
State Water Resources Control Board Seeks Director of Legislative Affairs
The State Water Resources Control Board is accepting applications for Director of Legislative Affairs. The final filing date is November 12, 2020. The job announcement and application instructions are available here.
HCD Announces Help for Those Affected by Northern California Wildfires in Lake, Monterey, Napa, San Mateo, Santa Cruz, Solano, Sonoma, and Yolo Counties
On August 22, Governor Gavin Newsom announced that the White House approved California's request for a Presidential Major Disaster Declaration to bolster the state's emergency response to wildfires burning in Northern California and support impacted residents in Lake, Monterey, Napa, San Mateo, Santa Cruz, Solano, Sonoma, and Yolo Counties.
This declaration helps people in those counties through support and services that includes:
- Crisis counseling
- Housing and unemployment assistance
- Legal services
If you sustained losses from the Northern California fires in Lake, Monterey, Napa, San Mateo, Santa Cruz, Solano, Sonoma, or Yolo Counties, you can now apply for assistance.
To begin the process:
- Apply online with the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) OR
- Call 800-621-FEMA (3362) or 800-462-7585 (TTY).
HCD encourages the use of online applications whenever possible. For additional information and important details, see the entire HCD announcement here.