Palomar mountain defensible space

This $288,000.00 Cooperative Agreement awarded on August 26, 2024 by the U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service under the Watershed Restoration and Enhancement Agreement Authority (CFDA 10.693) program will fund the Resource Conservation District of Greater San Diego County to provide the following products and services:

The award will support the Resource Conservation District's efforts to address wildfire risk reduction and ecosystem restoration in California's San Diego County. Key activities include creating fuel breaks, reducing hazardous vegetation, conducting community wildfire protection planning, and enhancing ecosystem resilience. These efforts aim to balance environmental conservation with sustainable land use practices while promoting community safety in the region. The award demonstrates the Resource Conservation District's commitment to addressing both environmental and community needs through federal grant programs focused on natural resource protection, wildfire mitigation, and sustainable agriculture.