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Madera County to apply for up to $950,000 in CAL FIRE wildfire prevention grants
Summary
Supervisors authorized pursuing CAL FIRE wildfire prevention grant funds and partnering with Yosemite Sequoia RC&D for roadside fuel reduction projects in eastern Madera County; board vote 4-0.
The Madera County Board of Supervisors voted unanimously July 15 to authorize filing an application for CAL FIRE wildfire prevention grants for fiscal year 2025'26 and to pursue projects that would reduce hazardous fuels in eastern Madera County.
County grants officer Christian Shamp told the board the competitive California Climate Investments and Proposition 4'funded program supports hazardous fuel reduction, equipment purchases, planning and education in wildfire-threatened communities. "The county can apply for up to $950,000 under the grant and would serve as the fiscal agent," Shamp said.
Nut graf: Staff said the county plans to partner with Yosemite Sequoia Resource Conservation and Development Council to pursue two priority roadside fuel reduction projects: roughly six miles along Walker Grammer Road (Road 200) approaching North Fork and about 80 acres near Mission Drive in North Fork. The work aims to improve ingress and egress and support tribal allotments in the area.
Aaron (YSRC) told the board the projects would use local contractors and focus on making evacuation routes and heavy-equipment access safer. Supervisor McCauley and others praised the collaboration and noted the projects target communities identified as at higher risk for wildfire.
Ending: Staff and board members said county application materials will be completed before the grant deadline. The board approved the resolution authorizing application and accepting potential future grant awards by a 4-0 roll-call vote.
