Greetings‚
As we continue to face the peak of fire season‚ I want to provide you with the latest updates on the ongoing fires affecting our region.
Park Fire Update:
- The Park Fire in the 1st Assembly District currently has evacuation warnings (no orders) in place and is 34% contained. It’s crucial to remain vigilant and keep up with evacuation information. If you have not yet signed up for alerts‚ please do so to stay informed.
- For detailed updates on the Park Fire‚ including evacuation information‚ visit: Park Fire Incident Page.
New Fire Alert:
- A new fire‚ the Crozier Fire‚ has started this week in eastern El Dorado County‚ impacting several constituents.
- To receive alerts and updates for the Crozier Fire‚ sign up through the El Dorado County website: El Dorado County Alerts.
- For more information on the Crozier Fire‚ visit the Cal Fire webpage: Crozier Fire Incident Page.
Stay Prepared and Informed‚ No Matter Where You Are:
- Sign Up for Alerts: Ensure you’re registered for emergency alerts through your local alert system. If you haven’t already‚ visit your county website to find information about signing up for your local alert system. All 1st Assembly District county websites are listed on my website here.
- Know Your Zone: Use Genasys Protect to find your evacuation zone and share this information with others.
Our thoughts are with those affected by these fires‚ and we are deeply grateful to the firefighters and first responders working diligently to protect our communities. Stay safe and stay informed.
Assemblywoman Megan Dahle
Displaced by Fire? Reach Out to Us…
As wildfires become more frequent‚ particularly in the North State‚ Californians may be displaced due to evacuation orders. Constituents may face disruptions such as missed wages‚ delayed mail‚ and unmet deadlines. Upon returning to their communities‚ individuals might need help resolving issues caused by their evacuation.
If you encounter difficulties with state agencies like EDD‚ DMV or the Franchise Tax Board‚ our office is here to assist. For example‚ EDD can waive the one-week waiting period for lost wages to help you maintain your livelihood. Our offices are ready and willing to assist you in navigating these agencies. Please reach out to us for support on my website here.
California Department of Fish and Wildlife & FISHBIO
This week Team Dahle attended a presentation by FISHBIO and the California Department of Fish and Wildlife on the collaborative pilot study for reintroduction of spring-run Chinook Salmon on the North Yuba River. This past winter the partnership installed and studied Rotary Screw Traps (RSTs) on the North Yuba River‚ which will be utilized to catch and count juvenile salmon once they have been spawned in the river.
The first trial of salmon egg implantation in predetermined locations suitable for spawning could begin as early as this year‚ funding dependent. The eggs will be sourced from the Feather River Hatchery‚ and studied for hatch and survival rates. Juveniles would be caught and transported below the Englebright Dam to fulfill their lifecycle. This is a historic opportunity to reintroduce Chinook Salmon after fish have not been in the river in decades and we were pleased to be part of this informative meeting.
Vikingsholm State Park Informational Tour
Team Dahle recently toured Vikingsholm State Park with State Parks District Superintendent Rob Griffith‚ Alex Neeb and Kaytlen Jackson of Sierra State Parks‚ Executive Director of the Sierra State Parks Foundation‚ Michael Myers‚ Heidi Doyle SSPF; Norma Santiago SSPF and Heidi Mayerhofer District Representative for Senator Marie Alvarado-Gil.
Vikingsholm is one of the best examples of Scandinavian architecture in the Western world. This home was built in the late 1920s by Lora Knight within the protective embrace of Lake Tahoe’s Emerald Bay. After Mrs. Knight passed away the home was ultimately purchased by Harvey West‚ a lumberman and philanthropist from Placerville. Mr. West eventually negotiated a deal to donate the home to the State of California if the state would pay half the appraised land value. That deal was struck and the California State Park system obtained Vikingsholm in 1953.
Like many state parks in California‚ Vikingsholm has some deferred maintenance issues. Legislative staff is working to understand the process for rehabilitation and improvement projects within our State Parks across the 1st Assembly District.
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Assemblywoman Dahle is Honored to Serve
Alpine County‚ Amador County‚ El Dorado County‚ Lassen County‚ Modoc County‚ Nevada County‚ Placer County‚ Plumas County‚ Shasta County‚ Sierra County‚ & Siskiyou County.
