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The North Bay Forest Improvement Program (NBFIP) is an innovative incentives program funded through CAL FIRE’s Proposition 68 Wildfire Resilience and Forestry Assistance Grant. Resource Conservation Districts (RCDs) in Sonoma, Mendocino and Napa Counties have partnered with Rebuild North Bay Foundation and the Clear Lake Environmental Research Center (CLERC) to form the North Bay Forest Improvement Program (NBFIP) to help private non-industrial small forest landowners (between 5 and 500 acres) implement non-commercial forest improvement activities such as thinning, planting, pruning, and fuel hazard reduction. 

Watch this video for more information on how to apply. While it is not required to have a forester to apply for this program, we suggest that applicants get the help of their forester to fill out the application. If you have any questions, you may contact your county’s office for help.

The Gold Ridge Resource Conservation District is renting out a No Till Drill. A rental agreement form is required  to be completed prior to borrowing the Gold Ridge Resource Conservation District's Great Plains No Till Drill 606-NTD-0975, 6-foot pull-type seeding implement.

By completing this form and submitting it, Lessee acknowledges receipt of a completed Equipment Loan Agreement and agrees to all of the terms and conditions of such Equipment Loan Agreement. 

The Equipment rental rate is $200.00 per day for properties within the boundary of the Lessor and $250.00 per day for properties outside of the boundary of the Gold Ridge Resource Conservation District (Lessor). There is a one day minimum use requirement. 

We are also looking for landowners will to incorporate native wildflower seed into their rangeland seed mix as part of our Monarch and Pollinator Habitat Restoration Project. Landowners will receive the wildflower seed for free, and a discount on the drill rental fees. The project is supported by the North Bay Monarch Working Group and it is funded by the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation. Information can be found on the form. 

The Gold Ridge RCD, working through the North Bay Monarch Working Group, is offering free native milkweed starts to farming operations throughout Sonoma and Marin counties. Narrowleaf milkweed (Asclepias fascicularis) seeds were locally collected and propagated from wild seed sources by the Laguna Foundation nursery, and are now available for distribution to local farmers wanting to enhance pollinator and monarch habitat. Interested farmers can sign up to receive milkweed starts on this form. (Please note: milkweed should not be planted within at least 5 miles of the coast, as this disrupts monarchs’ natural migration patterns). 

(photo credit to Ayla Mills at the Laguna Foundation)

CalRecycle has released the application for the Waste Tire Cleanup Grant Program, Cycle FR77, for Fiscal Year 2022-23 funding. To access the application and information regarding eligibility and program criteria, please visit the Notice of Funds Available webpage here.

Applications are due November 10, 2022. 

All questions must be directed to [email protected]

The Confab provides an ideal opportunity to network with other fish-centric people and to participate in field tours that highlight innovative salmon restoration techniques. Click here for the agenda. 

Confab registration pricing is $225 and includes meals and camping. You can register online or by completing and returning this registration form. Volunteer slots are still available and require 10-12 hours of work-trade in lieu of registration fees which do not conflict with field tours. There are also limited on-site double tent cabins available to rent for the weekend. Please email [email protected] for more information.

This program will fund the development of plans that will help farmers and ranchers identify actions for climate change mitigation and adaptation, further environmental stewardship on farms and ranches and ensure agricultural food security into the future.

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