Before hitting the road, remember to:
✔️ tires for wear
✔️ that bearings & axles are greased
✔️ that safety chains are secure & not dragging

And when you reach your destination:
🚫 don’t park on dry grass!

#wildfirepreparednessweek #OnlyYOU ! #readyforwildfire #knowbeforeyougo

Plan ahead! Know the rules for stoves and barbecues and check for fire restrictions.
Before you light a campfire have the tools you need to completely put it out. #RecreateResponsibly

A temporary wet weather closure has been issued for Rock Creek Trails on the Georgetown Ranger District. This closure is in place to prevent trail damage and to protect for visitor safety.

Wildfire Preparedness Day. today is the ideal time to focus on what you can do to help protect your personal property. By planning risk reduction projects such as creating a 5-foot safety zone around your house, you and your family have the power to make a difference.

Mangroves are superstars of carbon absorption and can even serve as coastal guardians. Learn how USDA Forest Service's Rich MacKenzie, USGS, and partners are helping protect this special species in Micronesia:
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#AAPIHeritageMonth #AANHPI

Today President Biden expanded the San Gabriel Mountains National Monument by an additional 105,919 acres. The 452,096 acre monument protects a rich cultural history, striking geologic features, and vibrant ecological diversity.

#SanGabrielMountainsNationalMonumentExpansion

You can now explore the Pacific SW Research Region’s Broader-Scale Monitoring results! The status and trend of social, economic, and ecological conditions on national forest lands in California were evaluated: bit.ly/TF-Broad-Monit… Forest Service, Pacific Southwest Region #WildfireTaskForce #TaskForceProgress #Forests

Join Us for Online Celebration of Wildfire Preparedness Week Events, May 4-10. fs.usda.gov/detail/r5/news… #ThinkLikeAFirefighter

Today Secretary Tom Vilsack joined President Biden for a signing of a proclamation expanding the San Gabriel Mountains National Monument. The expansion builds on decades of efforts to conserve these landscapes. usda.gov/media/press-re…

It's #WildfirePreventionMonth ! This month, and every month, remember these tips to prevent wildfires:
✅ Be careful when handling fire
✅ Follow local burn bans and restrictions
✅ Never leave a campfire unattended
✅ #DrownStirDrownFeel to properly extinguish a campfire!

Volunteer Opportunity: This summer we are needing volunteers to work at Bunker Hill Lookout on the Pacific Ranger District. SESSION DATES: July 14-19, July 21-26, July 28- August 2. August 25-30, and September 1-6.historicorps.org/bunker-hill-lo…

What an incredible day
With snow still on the ground, last week Plumas Charter School joined us for a guided snowshoe hike on Morgan Summit lead by Carlos, Visitor Services Info Assistant & Theresa, SilviculturistTech on Almanor Ranger District
#GetOutdoors #NatureConnectUs

#Volunteer Spotlight: Kristen helps the EldoradoNF Amador Ranger District as a Maintenance Volunteer. She has pack stock experience from the Los Padres NF & docent work on Glacier National Park. She has been crucial on repair projects like restoring vintage & trail signs. USDA Forest Service

Every May, we celebrate the vibrant cultures and invaluable contributions of our Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander communities. From cultivating traditions to innovation, your diversity strengthens our agricultural landscape.

#AAPIHeritageMonth #AANHPI

For more than 100 years, the Forest Service has brought people and communities together to answer the call for conservation in the spirit of service and volunteerism.

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Spring is the time to implement defensible space/home hardening around your home. Living in the forest surrounding beautiful Lake Tahoe comes with added responsibility. Learn how to prepare for the next wildfire: tinyurl.com/3yjphmea. Tahoe Living With Fire #defensiblespace #homehardening

We had a great full-capacity meeting in San Diego w/ hundreds of attendees & great presentations! Couldn’t make it in person or missed the webinar? Watch now: bit.ly/TF-SoCal-0424-… San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance @calnatresources CAL FIRE Forest Service, Pacific Southwest Region #Wildfire TaskForce #TaskForceProgress #Wildfire

The Angeles National Forest is proud to announce that the 30th annual Wildland Firefighter Explorer Academy!
'With this class, the USDA Forest Service and participating agency partners can look to a future of tremendously bright fire leaders entering our organizations.” - Fire Chief Robert Garcia

Green spaces reduce stress, help connect w/ nature, & increase social interactions. With @Kaulunani & @CALFIRE, we join #FundingUrbanForestry community partners in increasing access to green spaces, planting #trees , engaging people in under-canopied areas, & more. #ArborDay2024

PSW research ecologist and Karuk Tribal descendant, Frank Lake, the Karuk Tribe, Oregon State University, and partners join forces to showcase the role of Indigenous fire in forest ecosystem health: today.oregonstate.edu/news/research-…