Sonora, CA…The Stanislaus and Eldorado National Forest, working with the Upper Mokelumne Watershed Authority, would like to invite members of the public to two scoping sessions — one virtual (Oct. 21), one in person (Oct. 22) – for the Mokelumne Amador Calaveras Forest Resilience Project (MAC 2).

During the sessions, interested participants will get an understanding of the workshop’s objectives as well as learn the format for the evening. Presenters will provide an overview of the National Environmental Protection Act (NEPA) process, an overview of the potential range of activities as well view maps to locate and place their homes/areas of concern and ask clarifying questions.

Folks interested in attending the October 21 virtual presentation can use the below link to access the meeting. The meeting will begin at 6 p.m.

Link to Virtual meeting: https://tinyurl.com/ybpf8nzh

The Oct. 22 presentation will be held at the Calaveras County Health & Human Services

509 E St Charles St, San Andreas, CA 95249 beginning at 6 p.m. and expected to last until 8 p.m.

MAC 2 is a 246,838-acre planning effort spanning two forests with 120,716 acres managed by the Amador Ranger District of the Eldorado National Forest, and 126,122 acres managed by the Calaveras Ranger District of the Stanislaus National Forest.

Proposed actions will include fuel reduction and forest thinning treatments as well as aspen grove, riparian, stream, and meadow improvements and actions to reduce or mitigate the spread of non-native invasive plants. Treatments will be designed to retain Mature and Old Growth features.

To view the NOI and supporting documents visit the project website at: https://www.fs.usda.gov/project/eldorado/?project=65796

Any questions or concerns should be directed to Stanislaus National Forest Public Affairs Officer, Benjamin Cossel: benjamin.cossel@usda.gov or 209.288.6261.