Community News · Lake County
Permitted Ecocultural Burns Planned Nov. 3-6 Near Upper Lake, Nice and Lakeport
The Tribal EcoRestoration Alliance and Lake Cal-TREX partners will conduct permitted ecocultural broadcast burns from Tuesday, Nov. 3 through Friday, Nov. 6 along the upper arm of Clear Lake on lands of the Robinson Rancheria Pomo Indians and Big Valley Band of Pomo Indians. Up to 100 acres of tule and grassland will be burned, with ignitions beginning mid-morning each day and concluding by late afternoon. Smoke may be visible to residents and travelers along Highway 29, Highway 20 and surrounding roads. Officials urge residents to close windows and doors, limit outdoor activities if smoke is smelled, and not call 911 during the operation.