U.S. Forest Service - Eldorado National Forest

06/04/2026

Join us to celebrate National Trails Day! Together we’ll leave the trails and the outdoor community better than we found them. Eldorado National Forest invites the public to participate in upcoming National Trails Day events across the forest to celebrate trails and promote trail stewardship. https://americanhiking.org/national-trails-day/

📍Georgetown Ranger District will have a National Trails Day booth at the Georgetown Fishing Derby at Lake Walton on June 6, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. See attached flyer and learn more here: https://www.gd-pud.org/2025-fishing-derby
📍Amador Ranger District will be assisting Amador Trails Stewardship in their National Trails Day Event on June 5-7 at Silver Lake. See attached flyer.
📍Pacific Ranger District is holding a welcome to the Union Valley Bike Trail. They will have information booths and staff at the trailheads sharing information and promoting the newly completed Union Valley Bike Trail along with the Ice House Mountain Bike Trail.

More details about these events are available on our website: https://www.fs.usda.gov/.../national-trails-day-events...

National Trails Day was established by the American Hiking Society in 1993 and occurs annually on the first Saturday in June. It brings together federal land managers, partners, and volunteers to celebrate trails and accomplish trail stewardship projects to ensure they are safe, well-maintained, easy-to-follow and accessible.


Georgetown Divide Rotary Club
California Department of Fish and Wildlife
California Conservation Corps
El Dorado & Georgetown Divide Resource Conservation Districts
Amador Trail Stewardship

06/02/2026

🌟 Calling El Dorado County Community Members of All Backgrounds! 🌟

Passionate about making a positive impact in your community? Consider becoming a Secure Rural Schools Resource Advisory Committee member!

🗳️ What Do Committee Members Do?
They propose and vote on Title II projects like:

👉Maintaining roads, trails and infrastructure.
👉Improving soil productivity.
👉Restoring forest ecosystems and watersheds.
👉Helping wildlife and fish habitats.
👉Re-establishing native species.

Make your voice heard and contribute your unique perspective.
📬 Interested? Contact [email protected]

Learn more: https://www.fs.usda.gov/r05/eldorado/working-with-us/committees

05/25/2026

Eldorado National Forest firefighters stay ready year round to respond quickly to wildfire starts and protect local communities. Their training, preparation, and commitment ensure they can take action at a moment’s notice—whether it’s suppressing new ignitions, supporting large incidents, or assisting partners across the region. Their dedication helps keep our forests and communities safer every day.

05/22/2026

🔥 Did you know that in 2025, 85% of wildfires were human caused? That means most fires are preventable. Join us in taking simple steps to reduce human caused wildfires—whether it’s using equipment safely, securing trailer chains, or following local fire restrictions. Together, we can make a real impact and help keep our communities safe.

05/18/2026

🌲🌳The Forest Service and its partners work year round to reduce hazardous fuels, improving forest health and strengthening wildfire resilience. Through projects like controlled burns, forest thinning, and ongoing vegetation management, crews help create safer conditions for communities while supporting healthier, more sustainable forests.

05/11/2026

Duty. Respect. Integrity.

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05/08/2026

🚒The Forest Service uses the latest tools in fire prediction, modeling, and resource mobilization to respond quickly and keep communities informed and safe.

05/07/2026

🎒Stay tuned to local news and official alerts, as wildfire conditions can change quickly. Be prepared to leave at a moment’s notice if evacuation orders are issued. Make sure you have a ready to go bag packed with essentials so you can act fast and stay safe.

05/06/2026

🔥🌲 Let’s talk defensible space

Defensible space is the buffer between your home and surrounding vegetation or materials that could ignite during a wildfire. Creating and maintaining this space is one of the most effective ways to help protect your home during wildfire season.

When vegetation and other combustible items are too close, they increase the risk of fire spreading to your structure. Proper spacing and maintenance can significantly reduce that risk.

Defensible space is divided into three zones:
- Zone 0 (0–5 ft): Ember-Resistant Zone
- Zone 1 (5–30 ft): Lean, Clean, and Green
- Zone 2 (30–100 ft): Reduced Fuel Zone

Maintaining defensible space is a critical step in wildfire preparedness and helps improve safety for both residents and firefighters.

05/05/2026

🥹The Forest Service works closely with our partners to respond to wildfires across federal, state, and private lands. Collaboration is a cornerstone of effective wildfire response, and we rely on strong relationships with local Fire departments, Fire Safe Councils, a wide range of Conservation groups, and El Dorado County. Together, we coordinate resources, share information, and support one another to protect communities, landscapes, and critical natural resources.