Stronger Together: A Landmark $8M Investment in Forest Protection
Local partners unite to protect our forests and communities
When it comes to wildfire prevention, boundaries don't matter. That's the powerful message behind a groundbreaking $8 million forest health grant that brings together seven local entities to restore and protect over 2,600 acres of forest landscape across Nevada and Placer Counties.
The Power of Collaboration
Led by the Truckee Fire Protection District, this unprecedented collaborative effort represents a critical step in safeguarding our region's most vital natural resource. The Nevada and Placer County Collaborative Landscape Resiliency Project is more than just a funding initiative – it's a testament to what we can achieve when communities work together.
Project Highlights
Our collaborative grant partners and thier projects:
Martis Camp: 380 acres of commercial thinning and biomass utilization
Sierra Pacific Industries: 571 acres of fuels reduction
Truckee Donner Land Trust: 167 acres of commercial thinning
Northstar Vail Corporation: 140 acres of commercial thinning
North Tahoe Fire: 95 acres of fuels reduction
Tahoe Donner Association: 354 acres of fuels reduction and reforestation
National Forest Foundation: 920 acres of comprehensive fuel reduction
Detailed maps illustrating the comprehensive forest health improvement projects
"Wildfire doesn't respect property boundaries. This collaborative approach builds landscape-scale resilience that protects our entire community." — Dan Alvey, National Forest Foundation
Strategic Approach
Unlike previous neighborhood-level projects, this grant allows us to start in the surrounding forests and work inward – creating a comprehensive protection strategy that addresses wildfire risk at its source.
Community Impact
Residents can expect to see expanded fire prevention projects over the coming year on public and private lands, including key evacuation routes. As Truckee Fire Chief Kevin McKechnie notes, "These projects demonstrate what's possible when communities unite behind wildfire resilience."
Get Involved
Want to learn more about protecting our forests?
Attend upcoming community information sessions
Schedule a free defensible space inspection
Learn about our Community Wildfire Protection Plan
Funding Acknowledgement
This project is part of California Climate Investments, a statewide program that reduces greenhouse gas emissions while strengthening local economies and improving environmental health.
Special thanks to all our partners and the community's continued support through Measure T.