Our Mission Statement
Rebuild NorthBay Foundation is committed to the long-term rebuilding of our region as a more sustainable
and resilient community through Advocacy, Coordination and Economic Development.
We send our condolences to the family, friends, coworkers, and community of USFS Big Bear Hotshot Squad Boss Charles “Charlie” Morton.
Firefighters are heroes. We are so sorry for this loss.Sonoma Valley Fire District sends deep condolences to the beloved family and friends of USFS Big Bear Hotshot Squad Boss Charles “Charlie” Morton. Charlie died while engaged in fire suppression operations on the El Dorado Fire late Thursday, September 17, 2020.
“Charlie was a well-respected leader who was always there for his squad and his crew at the toughest times,” said U.S. Forest Service Chief Vicki Christiansen. “Our hearts go out to Charlie’s loved ones, coworkers, friends and the Big Bear Hotshots. We will keep them in our thoughts and prayers.”
We have to do forest management differently, including allowing for smaller fires and honoring techniques used by Native Americans for thousands of years.
"The August Complex fire started with the only way nature causes fire: lightning. But its growth from 37 separate wilderness fires into a massive inferno larger than the state of Rhode Island is covered in human fingerprints.
Generations of putting out fires instead of letting them burn. The Earth’s rising temperatures caused by greenhouse gas emissions. Drier winters. The end of traditional Native American prescribed burning to remove undergrowth. The incursion of nonnative species. These have all set the stage for this massive fire to burn."
www.pressdemocrat.com/article/news/californias-largest-ever-wildfire-approaches-1-million-acres-f...
California’s largest-ever blaze foretells fiery future
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“You can read the paper and see changes in the icebergs, for the polar bears. But if you pay attention right here, you can see it,” said one Mendocino County resident of the warming climate.
RiseUp Project
Together We Can
Larkfield Estates and Mark West Estates approached Rebuild NorthBay Foundation requesting assistance for approximately one mile of common perimeter fencing. We are thrilled that after nearly a year, the RiseUp Project is nearing completion. With a group of wonderful partners, amazing neighborhood leadership, and generous funders, we have provided a mile of common fencing for Mark West and Larkfield Estates.