The Flood-MAR Network will host a virtual workshop on Friday, March 28, from 10 a.m. to noon, to reflect on advances made in 2024 and plan the trajectory of 2025. The meeting will also review preliminary survey results and discuss opportunities for continued engagement with the Flood-MAR Network community. Registration is required.

The California Natural Resources Agency (CNRA) and the Karuk Tribe entered into a historic agreement as part of CNRA's and California Environmental Protection Agency's announcement that Senate Bill (SB) 310 (Dodd 2024) is now in effect. The law acknowledges federally recognized Tribes’ rights to conduct cultural burns without State permits and establishes a process for sovereign-to-sovereign agreements with CNRA or local air resources control boards. To help promote SB 310 awareness, the Karuk Tribe is teaming with the State to host a virtual webinar, “Advancing Tribal Stewardship Through Cultural Fire,” on Tuesday, April 1, from 1 to 2 p.m. Registration is required. More information about the webinar and cultural burns is available on the CNRA SB 310 webpage.

The California Wildfire & Forest Resilience Task Force will hold its spring 2025 regional meeting in San Rafael, Wednesday through Friday, March 26–28. Hosted by the Marin Wildfire Prevention Authority and Fire Safe Marin, the gathering will focus on wildland urban interface issues and will include a resource fair, reception, and field trips. Sessions held on Thursday will be available on Zoom. Registration is required for attending in person or online. For more information, refer to the meeting agenda.

The California Society of American Foresters and California Fire Science Consortium will host the first annual California Forest Science Symposium on Monday and Tuesday, March 24 and 25, in Sacramento. This two-day conference will feature presentations and panel sessions across disciplines of forest health, wildlife, fire and fuel management, silviculture, reforestation, and more. Contact Mariette Malessy to register.

The American Planning Association will hold its National Planning Conference in Denver, CO, from Saturday through Tuesday, March 29 – April 1. This year’s conference focuses on a wide range of sessions and workshops designed to address the latest trends, challenges, and innovations in urban planning. The conference’s program and schedule are online. Registration is open now. A virtual version of the conference also will be available.

The Western Regional Partnership (WRP) monthly newsletter offers many resources, funding opportunities, policy changes, updates in key personnel, and activities relevant to the WRP Region. The recent February issue features useful information on federal and western State agencies and Tribes. DWR participates in the WRP Water Security working group. Visit the WRP website to learn more about the partnership and to download their most-recent newsletter.