Announcement: Last call to register for July 24-25 Sierra Headwaters Tour exploring role of forest management in watershed health
Much of California’s water supply originates in the Sierra Nevada, making it dependent on the health of forests. But those forests are suffering from widespread tree mortality and other ecosystem degradation resulting mostly from the growing frequency and severity of droughts and wildfires. On our Headwaters Tour July 24-25, we will visit Eldorado and Tahoe national forests to learn about new forest management practices, including wildfire prevention and recovery. … The 2-day, 1-night tour with an overnight in Lake Tahoe travels up the Sierra and around Lake Tahoe to learn about upper watersheds and the critical role they play in water supply and quality across California. We will also discuss meadow restoration, climate change, wildfire impacts and water quality.