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Climate change affects us all, but there are things people can do at home to help. Below are articles and publications about various ways individuals and organizations are reducing greenhouse gasses, promoting community resilience, mitigating the effects of climate change, and much more! Use the list below as a starting point to inspire your own contributions to human and environmental health in your community. This list also serves as a reference point for developments in legislation, funding, and other valuable information to guide individuals wanting to make positive contributions to the human, environmental, and economic health of Calaveras County.
For links to regional organizations and additional resources, also see our Links & Resources page
FIRE SAFETY, MITIGATION, ADAPTATION
Cal-Fire’s homepage for all things wildfire
TRY ME: Photo Slideshow of Defensible Space Do’s and Don’ts
Video guide on getting prepared at home for wildfire
Live in a California wildfire zone? Gavin Newsom budget has money for home retrofits
Recent Research on the New Era of Wildfire and Home Defense
CalFire Forest Health Grant Program
CalFire Fire Prevention Grants Program
Living With Fire: What California Can Learn From Native Burns
LOWERING EMISSIONS ONE HOME AT A TIME
The rise of ‘ungardening’: how to turn a backyard into a wildlife haven
Financial assistance is available to transition your wood-burning stove to a more efficient source of heat
Trade in your old, polluting vehicle and receive up to $9500 for a newer more environmentally friendly replacement
Sierra Nevada Yard and Garden Guide
WATER CONSERVATION
Water Conservation Resource Guide –Special thanks to Dakota for sharing this great link!
Water Conservation is a way of life in California – Save Our Water
How to Conserve water inside and outside your home
12 Simple ways to conserve water at home
CLIMATE ADAPTIVE COMMUNITIES
Sierra Nevada Fact Sheet: Climate Change Expectations, Collaborations, and Solutions
Investments in Climate Action Could Boost Rural Economies, Research Finds
Microgrids: What are They and Can They Increase Resiliency in Sierra Communities?
California Forest Improvement Program
A secret weapon for building community wealth and resilience
2021 Integrated Climate Adaption & Resiliency Program Report
AG LAND CONSERVATION
Benefits of Rangeland in California
Open Space and Carbon Capture
Nature-Based Solutions to Achieve CA Climate Change Goals
“30×30” Conserve 30% of CA land by 2030
FOREST HEALTH AND CONSERVATION
Forest Legacy Program
