Upper Mill Creek Forest Health Project

The Upper Mill Creek Forest Health Project is a forecast initiative managed by the California Department of Fish and Wildlife within the Slinkard-Little Antelope Wildlife Area. The project focuses on the riparian corridor of upper Mill Creek and its tributaries in the Grouse Meadow Unit, where hand crews will be utilized to thin overstocked conifer stands and prune lower branches. These efforts are designed to eliminate hazardous ladder fuels to enhance fire resiliency, improve overall forest health, and protect wildlife habitat. The project is based in California, specifically within the 96107 zip code area, and is overseen by the Fish and Wildlife Region 6 Inland Deserts office. Aaron Johnson, a Senior Environmental Scientist, serves as the primary point of contact for this effort. The project was posted on August 13, 2026, as a forecast for upcoming environmental maintenance and restoration work.