WILLOWS
Forests complete August Complex vegetation and resource rapid assessment
The Forest Supervisors from the Mendocino, Shasta-Trinity and Six Rivers national forests are pleased to inform the public that the August Complex vegetation and resource rapid assessment and maps are available at www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_DOCUMENTS/fseprd865429.pdf.
The rapid assessment evaluates short-term post-fire restoration opportunities; identifies public safety, cultural, and natural resource concerns; and integrates a short-term strategy with medium- to long-term strategic management of the post-fire landscape across forest boundaries. The Rapid Assessment Team was comprised of specialists in heritage, fuels, geology, wildlife, timber, public affairs, planning and other resources.
This assessment is a first step in identifying the hazard reduction and restoration activities the Forests will pursue within the August Complex fire area. Additional resource considerations and public input will be included during the next steps to help refine and target areas for restoration work. There will be more information provided after the first of the year about public involvement opportunities.
Any projects that are selected to move forward will go through additional field assessment and the necessary environmental compliance prior to implementation.
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LOS ANGELES
Democratic Party Chair Rusty Hicks releases statement on the appointment of California Secretary of State Alex Padilla to the U.S. Senate
California Democratic Party Chair Rusty Hicks issued the following statement on the appointment of California Secretary of State Alex Padilla to the U.S. Senate:
“The California Democratic Party congratulates Alex Padilla on his historic appointment as California’s next United States Senator.
Secretary Padilla’s unwavering commitment to represent the people of California is the leadership that we need to help rebuild our nation. At a time when our country is recovering from a global pandemic, Padilla continues to push for a more inclusive, unified and stronger democracy. As the first Latino in California to serve in the U.S. Senate, he knows what it means to break barriers, expand opportunities for all and move our country forward. CADEM is honored to have the privilege to continue working with Alex Padilla as he serves in the United States Senate.”
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WASHINGTON, D.C.
Rep. Garamendi votes for additional COVID-19, economic, small business, and education relief for Americans
On Tuesday, Congressman John Garamendi (D-CA) voted to pass a bipartisan coronavirus relief package and government funding bill (H.R. 133) that will help save the lives and livelihoods of the American people. The legislation passed the House and is expected to pass the Senate tonight before heading to the President’s desk to be signed into law.
“I’m pleased that this much-needed relief will finally come to American families,” Garamendi said. “The House offered a strong pathway for additional COVID relief back in May when it passed the Heroes Act. I am relieved that the Senate has finally come to the negotiating table and agreed to a compromise that will advance bipartisan legislation to address every aspect of the COVID-19 pandemic.
“This bill will accelerate the distribution of the COVID-19 vaccine and includes funding to help stop the rapid spread of the virus. The House also secured another round of $600 direct payments to individuals and successfully fought to extend Unemployment Insurance payments for millions of Americans with an additional $300 per week for unemployed Americans. There’s also $82 billion in funding to support our education system to help schools mitigate the transmission of the virus so we can safely reopen our classrooms. The critical PPP forgivable loan program that has helped small businesses weather this storm also receives an additional $284 billion in funding under this legislation,” Garamendi continued.
“This emergency relief is an important step forward. However, it must serve as an initial building block that we will expand upon to provide additional COVID-19 relief under the Biden-Harris Administration. I will continue to work in a bipartisan manner to address the needs of our community while we continue to fight this virus,” Garamendi concluded.
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