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Federal Court Sides with Counties, Cities, and Forestry Groups, Ruling USFS May Continue Use of Aerial Fire Retardants to Fight Wildfires, California Farm Bureau Reports – Sierra Sun Times
In a significant victory for wildfire management, last Friday the U.S. District Court for the District of Montana ruled that the U.S. Forest Service may continue using aerial fire retardants while pursuing a Clean Water Act (CWA) permit. This ruling came after a broad coalition of communities and landholders affected by wildfires argued in favor of using aerial fire retardants during firefighting activities to safeguard communities.
California Announces Nearly $200 Million to Build Resilience Centers to Protect Communities From Extreme Heat, Other Climate Impacts – California Office of the Governor
Last Friday, Governor Newsom announced nearly $200 million is now available to help communities build resilience centers, including at local fairgrounds, that can protect people from extreme heat and other climate-driven extreme weather. Resilience centers are essential to CA’s Climate Adaption Strategy and Extreme Heat Action Plan and provide a central location to distribute resources and facilitate safe, secure shelter during crises.
PG&E reaches $50-million settlement in 2020 Zogg fire – Los Angeles Times
Recently, PG&E reached a significant $50 million legal settlement with Shasta County, addressing its involvement in the devastating 2020 Zogg fire. The agreement aims to prioritize safety and emergency preparedness with $45 million designated for various initiatives, including enhancing firefighter training, establishing a large-animal evacuation center, recruiting arson investigators, and implementing vegetation removal strategies. The settlement will also fund the creation of permanent memorials honoring the four individuals tragically lost in the Zogg fire.