Santa Cruz County implements nature-based solutions to mitigate wildfire risk and enhance resilience in high-risk areas.
Santa Cruz, California: $21.44 million
Project Description
Santa Cruz County is facing increased wildfire risk due to the impact of climate change. Impacts include longer dry seasons, higher temperatures and drier wildfire fuels. Over one-third of households in the Wildland-Urban Interface (WUI) areas of the Santa Cruz Mountains are at high risk.
This project aims to reduce risk through defensible space, ignition resistant construction, hazardous fuel reduction, and nature-based solutions. This project will focus on specific Rural Resilient Communities and Firewise Communities. It will also protect homes, critical infrastructure, and natural landscapes.