EcoCultural Broadcast Burn planned for Jan 30-31 in the Potter Valley Area

 EcoCultural burn planned for Potter Valley area Jan 28-29

4.5-acre EcoCultural burn planned in Potter Valley, CA on Tuesday, Jan 28 and Wednesday, Jan 29* 

EcoCultural Burn in mixed forest/hardwood understory will be visible to residents and highway travelers in the Potter Valley, CA area. 

Media Contact:

If you are a member of the press and interested in safely observing this burn in action, please contact:

Michelle Cone

mcone@tribalecorestoration.org

A collaborative of fire practitioners will be working together to conduct an ecocultural broadcast burn in the Potter Valley area, on the lands of the Potter Valley Tribe, tentatively scheduled for Tuesday 1/28, and Wednesday 1/29. The burn dates are subject to change due to weather or other conditions. Please check the Watch Duty app (app.watchduty.org) and the Tribal EcoRestoration Alliance (TERA) Facebook and Instagram (@tribalecorestoration) for the most current information regarding this burn.  

*This ecocultural burn is subject to change depending on conditions. 

**Smoke and Traffic Advisory** 

This is a fully permitted burn and will be led by a coalition of TERA and other Lake EcoCultural Cal-TREX partners. If the conditions, such as weather or vegetation are not conducive for burning, the burn will be rescheduled. 

Ignitions are anticipated to begin mid-morning with firing operations concluding by late afternoon. People traveling near the burn area may see smoke on the day of the burn. In the event the public smells smoke, they are urged to take precautions and use common sense to reduce any harmful health effects by limiting outdoor activities. Local residents are advised to close windows and doors to prevent smoke from entering their homes. There is potential for some residual smoke overnight and into the following days. The burn area will continue to be patrolled until all heat has been extinguished. 

Healing Lands and Revitalizing Culture

This burn is taking place as part of the Lake EcoCultural Cal-TREX, a prescribed and cultural fire training exchange led by the Tribal EcoRestoration Alliance (TERA) in partnership with agencies, Tribes, and community organizations. The goals of the burn include to support cultural revitalization, improve the health of oak woodlands, enhance wildlife habitat, provide capacity building and training around beneficial burning, and reduce fuel loading and increase wildfire resilience.

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About the Tribal EcoRestoration Alliance

The Tribal EcoRestoration Alliance (TERA) is a cross-cultural, multi-organizational collaborative that works to revitalize ecology, economy, and culture through Indigenous-led stewardship. TERA is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization based out of Lake County, CA, the Traditional lands of Pomo, Lake Miwok, and Wappo Peoples.

Our Mission

To cultivate land stewardship, livelihood, and leadership skills that weave collaborative relationships between Tribal members and the community at large, for the benefit of all lands and beings.

Goals

• Connect Tribal members with meaningful livelihoods and culturally relevant work in our ancestral territories

• Build Tribal capacity to engage in ecological restoration work that mitigates the impacts of climate change and reduces the risk of uncharacteristic wildfire

• Support Native American voices and worldview to play a central role in land stewardship 

• Regenerate the ecosystems of the North Coast ranges

To stay connected, please visit our website at www.TribalEcoRestoration.org and follow us on Facebook and Instagram @tribalecorestoration.