The Santa Barbara County Fire Safe Council will be holding Annual Board Director elections at the June 24, 2021 meeting.
If you are interested in becoming a Director, please contact us. You can view the Fire Safe Council’s Bylaws here.
Featured Presentation: Dr. Crystal Kolden, UC Merced
Dr. Crystal Kolden is a Assistant Professor in the Management of Complex Systems department at the University of California, Merced. Dr. Kolden’s research focuses on characterizing and understanding wildfire interactions with the human-environment system through...
Reducing Wildfire Risk Through Grazing: Find Options In Your Area
Match.Graze is a free online platform that connects livestock producers and landowners throughout the state of California. Whether you’re a landowner seeking a small flock of sheep to mow your back 40, or a producer in search of seasonal pasture for a goat...
The Hot-Dry-Windy Index: A New Tool for Forecasting Fire Weather
This paper explains the new Hot-Dry-Windy Index which will replace the Haines Index, which has been in place since 1988, to predict days with weather conditions present to contribute to extreme fire behavior.