RCRC members are encouraged to submit comments on regulatory matters to state and federal regulatory bodies, and to provide a copy to RCRC’s Government Affairs staff. Click “Read More” to access information related to the current status of regulations impacting California’s rural counties.
Drought Mortality Amendments, 2015: Extends until December 2018 various exemptions to the forest practice rules allowing for the removal of dead, dying, and diseased trees due to the drought. Agency: California Board of Forestry and Fire Protection Status: Draft released for public review, comments due by 5 p.m. on March 28, 2016. Hearing set for April 6, 2016. Proposed regulatory language and related documents can be accessed here. RCRC Comments: RCRC is seeking member county input. RCRC Advocate: Staci Heaton sheaton@rcrcnet.org
Sierra Nevada Watershed Improvement Program Regional Strategy: Provides strategies and potential actions for the improvement of watershed health in the Sierra Nevada region. Agency: Sierra Nevada Conservancy / USDA Forest Service, Pacific Southwest Region Status: Draft available for public comment, comments due March 18, 2016. Draft strategy and related documents can be accessed here. RCRC Comments: RCRC is seeking member county input. RCRC Advocate: Staci Heaton sheaton@rcrcnet.org