We will continue to update conditions throughout the storm – stay safe! Hazard 3:02 PM Alert | PGE pole leaning near Deep Forest Drive and Acorn Way in Yosemite Lakes Park. Google Map Motor Vehicle Accident 1:45 PM Alert | Motor vehicle accident Hwy 41 and Road 630. Single vehicle involved and blocking both lanes. Unknown injuries at this ...
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Jeff Aiello to Speak at Sierra Vista Scenic Byway Annual Membership Meeting
NORTH FORK — Hot on the heels of a successful tour of some areas of the Sierra Vista Scenic Byway to view damage and results of the Creek Fire, the Sierra Vista Scenic Byway holds its annual membership meeting at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 10, at the North Fork Town Hall, 33060 Road 228, North Fork. A short business ...
Read More »Sierra National Forest issues Forest Order
Clovis – The purpose of Forest Order No. 05-15-51-21-18 is to provide for public safety due to unknown hazards found in and near the Savage Lundy Trail, within the Bass Lake Ranger District. Designated recreation sites, roads, and trails in proximity and/or leading to this location will be off limits to public. This Order will be effective from August 29, ...
Read More »Great American Outdoors Act; Sierra National Forest
NORTH FORK – The forests will continue to develop and prioritize future projects and welcomes input from communities, stakeholders, state and federal agencies. Project proposals will be submitted annually through July 2023 and will fund projects to be completed through fiscal year 2025. Congress signed the Great American Outdoors Act into law in August 2020 in response to the growing ...
Read More »Forest Service Notice
NORTH FORK – After the California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) conducted water testing along the Merced River near Hites Cove as part of the wadeable streams assessment on 6/22/2021 and 6/23/2021 results show a high concentration of algae bloom. The Sierra National Forest (SNF) would like to inform those visitors who like to enjoy this area of the ...
Read More »Sugar Pine and Cedar Valley Public Lands Stewardship Project Beginning Soon
Hazardous Fuels Reduction on Sierra National Forest Lands NORTH FORK – Work on the Sugar Pine and Cedar Valley Public Lands Stewardship Project is set to begin in early July, beginning with the Cedar Valley area near Oakhurst, CA. This 345-acre project is made possible by a Shared Stewardship initiative with the Bass Lake Ranger District of Sierra National Forest, CAL ...
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The California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) would like to remind Eastern Madera and Mariposa County residents of the fire danger and use of illegal fireworks. Mariposa – All fireworks, including “Safe and Sane”, are illegal in Mariposa County as well as all areas east of the Madera Canal in Madera County. A public display will be ...
Read More »Sierra National Forest Enters Temporary Fire Restrictions
CLOVIS, Calif. – The Sierra National Forest (SNF) will enact temporary fire restrictions Effective June 24, 2021. Prohibiting campfires, welding, or smoking on all public lands managed by the Forest in non-developed campsites. Campfires will only be allowed in wilderness, developed campgrounds or picnic areas managed by the Forest Service or concessionaire, California Land Management. The forest is continuing to ...
Read More »CAL FIRE Seeks Assistance With Annual Cone Crop Survey And Cone Collection Efforts
SACRAMENTO – The California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) is seeking assistance from landowners, Registered Professional Foresters (RPFs), and natural resource professionals with its annual cone crop survey and cone collection efforts, including locating developing cone crops on native California Conifers. These efforts support the CAL FIRE Seed Bank at the L.A. Moran Reforestation Center, whose mission ...
Read More »Sierra National Forest Closed For Juneteenth Holiday
Sierra National Forest to Commemorate Juneteenth Holiday on Friday by closing virtual service Clovis, CA., June 18, 2021 – In Commemoration of June 19th, Juneteenth National Independence Day…Holiday the Sierra National Forest Offices will be closed for virtual all services. Offices will re-open virtually on Monday June 21, 2021. All emergency and operational services will continue as normal. Juneteenth is ...
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