San Luis Obispo Prescribed Burn Association (SLO PBA) Strategic Plan

The California State Coastal Conservancy has announced an exemption notice for grant funding to support the Upper Salinas-Las Tablas Resource Conservation District in developing a Strategic Plan for the newly formed San Luis Obispo Prescribed Burn Association. This initiative aims to establish a community-led network focused on expanding the safe and effective use of prescribed fire across San Luis Obispo County, with the goal of enhancing landscape resilience and reducing wildfire risk through strategic planning and collaborative action. The project is not subject to standard competitive bidding and is being facilitated under a direct funding arrangement approved by the Coastal Conservancy. Funding will enable the Resource Conservation District to coordinate stakeholder engagement, assess local fire management needs, and produce a comprehensive strategic roadmap that guides the operations, governance, and implementation of prescribed burns within the county. The solicitation was posted on November 21, 2025, and while no solicitation number or NAICS code is provided, the primary point of contact for inquiries is Erin Gravley, Project Manager at the Coastal Conservancy, reachable via email or phone. The project is geographically scoped to San Luis Obispo County, California, and further details are accessible through the provided state tracking link.