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About Mosquito FSC
A grant awarded to Mosquito Fire Safe Council is being put to work this fall, dependent on weather conditions! A vegetation treatment area has been identified to increase wildfire protection for the Mosquito/Swansboro community. The proposed target treatment area focuses on La Paz Road, east of Mosquito Road. The eastern region of the treatment area would tie in with a former dozer line from the King Fire (2014). The overall goal is to wrap the entire community with a line that protects the community from wildfire.
Since 2019, approximately 275 acres have been treated throughout the community, and the next treatment area is estimated at 60+ acres.
Stay tuned as we provide progress updates on the project.
We look forward to working with El Dorado & Georgetown Divide Resource Conservation Districts on this project.
Burn permit
As of October 24, 2023 CalFire is requiring that you-
obtain a burn permit. Good news is that you can save time and do it all online. Complete their application, submit, and then print out your burn permit all within minutes.
Click HERE to get yours.
They do require you view a short (3 minute) video before you can beginning filling out their online form.
NOTE: BURNING BEGINS OCTOBER 24, 2023.
Assistance for Seniors and vets
Seniors and Veterans Defensible Space Assistance Program
Need assistance with creating a defensible space at your primary residence in El Dorado County's west slope area? This service is only available to veterans (including surviving spouses) regardless of age and/or seniors age 60 or older, who are financially unable to afford vegetation removal on your property and physically unable to do the work.
Find out more about this free service by clicking HERE.
