Bass Lake Wildfire Fuels Initiative Project Suite, Unit 1 Sierra Springs

The Bass Lake Wildfire Fuels Initiative Project Suite, Unit 1 Sierra Springs is a forecast project managed by Madera County to mitigate wildfire hazards in a CAL FIRE designated High Severity fire hazard severity zone. The project involves employing contracted crews to remove hazardous vegetative fuels within the Madera County public right-of-way. Specifically, the work is located along the east side of Beasore Road, extending from Malum Ridge Road north 1750 feet to the coordinates 37.32760, -119.5554 in Bass Lake, California. All fuel removal activities must be performed according to CAL FIRE Zone 2 defensible space standards. The project is classified under NAICS code 561730 and has been granted a Notice of Exemption under sections 21080(b)(4) and 15269(c) because it serves to prevent and mitigate fire emergencies along a critical evacuation route. Tristan Shamp serves as the County Grant Officer and primary lead agency contact for the initiative.