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Rural Economies

State of the Lake – Community Vitality

A vibrant community is based in a healthy ecosystem – but just as important is a working economy.  When we were planning this event—long before pandemic made in-person gathering impossible—we […]

By Moorea Stout September 1, 2020

Sierra Institute Chosen for Rural Community Investment

Construction of the Biomass Boiler in Quincy, CA

Wood utilization in the Sierra Nevada got a big boost when the Sierra Nevada Conservancy awarded $400,000 to Sierra Institute for enhancing local business. The funding will help the Taylorsville-based […]

By Moorea Stout March 19, 2019

Exploring socioeconomic effects of fire in Amador and Calaveras Counties

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In recent years, California has been experiencing an increase in large fires due to a combination of factors, including drought conditions and a history of fire suppression. We saw this […]

By Sierra Institute Blogs December 7, 2018

Why Wood Utilization

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Project Spotlight for February 2018: Wood Utilization Plumas County is a beautiful area full of rich history, culture, lakes, rivers, an endless network of forest roads, and tightly-knit communities. My […]

By Sierra Institute Blogs February 9, 2018

Storymap: Fire, Forests & the Future of Rural Communities

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Click here to view Fire, Forests & the Future of Rural Communities The Sierra Institute recently released a storymap depicting our biomass projects. The story makes the case for biomass […]

By Sierra Institute Blogs December 12, 2017

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