PLACERVILLE, CA November 30, 2016 – Based on recent precipitation, the annual seasonal closure of native surface roads, also known as dirt roads, will go into effect on Thursday, December 1, 2016. Rainfall, soil moisture, road and trail conditions, and weather forecasts are factors that trigger a seasonal closure earlier than January 1. The roads […]
Jennifer Chapman, Eldorado National Forest
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Salt Fire is burning toward rock in Molkelumne Wilderness
Aerial view of the Salt Fire in the Mokelumne Wilderness. ENF photo PLACERVILLE, Calif. October 12, 2016 – The lighting-ignited Salt Fire is burning on the Amador Ranger District north of Salt Springs Reservoir in the Mokelumne Wilderness. It was detected on October 3 at 1/10th of an acre and is now approximately 20 acres […]
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Shingle Springs Band of Miwok Indians, Eldorado National Forest Sign Agreement to Reduce Fuel at Wrights Lake Recreation Area
PLACERVILLE, Calif. August 30, 2016 – The Shingle Springs Band of Miwok Indians (Tribe) and the Eldorado National Forest have signed a five year agreement to work cooperatively on the Wrights Lake Fuels Reduction Project in the Pacific Ranger District. This project will improve fire safety in a popular recreation area with heavily used trails, […]