This project supports priority wildfire mitigation actions, such as roadside shaded fuel breaks, defensible space improvements, and other strategic fuel breaks

The U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service, Region 5 (Pacific Southwest Region), awarded Trinity County Resource Conservation District a $7.95 million Project Grant under the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Community Wildfire Defense Grants program (CFDA 10.720) on September 29, 2025. The grant supports implementation of priority wildfire mitigation actions on nonfederal lands in California, with a completion date of December 31, 2029. Key deliverables include the installation of roadside shaded fuel breaks, defensible space improvements around structures, and strategic fuel break creation—all designed to reduce wildfire hazard potential and protect at-risk communities in Trinity County.

This award reflects the Forest Service's focus on implementing wildfire mitigation projects within existing community wildfire protection plans. Trinity County Resource Conservation District, as the recipient, will execute these fuel reduction and defensible space initiatives to enhance community resilience and protect life and property from wildfire damage. The project timeline of approximately four years allows for comprehensive implementation of multiple mitigation activities across the region.