Shasta Valley Resource Conservation District

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Traditional black or white agricultural netting relies entirely on physical exclusion, requiring small mesh sizes that choke greenhouse airflow.

However, groundbreaking joint research by the Kyoto Prefectural Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Center and the University of Tokyo reveals that switching to red nets introduces an effective "optical pest control" method that can cut insecticide applications by 25% to 50%.

The study, published in Scientific Reports, tested the defense mechanism on onion thrips (Thrips tabaci)—a highly destructive, chemical-resistant pest that devastates global crops like Kujo leeks.

Biologically, most insects lack red photoreceptors in their eyes, making it difficult for them to see the color red.

Curiously, the researchers discovered that the longer light wavelengths reflected by the red fibers stimulate other specialized visual receptors in the pests' eyes, acting as an optical illusion or behavioral deterrent that signals them to keep away.

Because this defense relies on color perception rather than an airtight physical blockage, red netting can utilize a mesh size significantly larger than the insects' actual bodies while still outperforming smaller black or white nets.

This structural shift offers massive functional perks: the larger holes dramatically improve greenhouse breathability, lower indoor working temperatures for farmers, maximize sunlight pe*******on, and reduce the internal humidity levels that breed devastating fungal infections.

By swapping traditional colors for red, growers gain a highly durable, reusable asset that lowers intense manual labor, cuts their chemical footprint, and builds a sustainable shield against a growing crisis of insecticide resistance.

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For anyone following the salmon recovery story in Northern California, this is the wild card that no amount of dam removal, hatchery production or habitat restoration can control.

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Thank you to all the partners from the Mid Klamath Watershed Council, Scott River Watershed Council, Shasta Valley Resource Conservation District, City of Yreka Fire Department, Cross Contour LLC, CAL FIRE Siskiyou Unit, and us, who participated with the Siskiyou PBA implementing a successful eight acre pasture burn in east Yreka, along Montague Road/Highway 3.

Courtesy photo by Will Harling, Mid Klamath Watershed Council

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The Department of Conservation has released draft Climate Bond Guidelines for the Regional Forest and Fire Capacity (RFFC) Program and is accepting public comment through July 21, 2026.

The draft guidelines outline how Climate Bond funding may be administered through the RFFC Program and will help inform future program implementation.

How to participate:
• Review the draft guidelines
• Submit comments to [email protected]
• Sign up to receive program updates and workshop information

Virtual workshops will be held in July 2026. Dates and registration details will be posted on our website and shared through the RFFC email list.

Public feedback received during the 45-day comment period will help inform development of the final guidelines.

Visit the RFFC website to review the draft guidelines and learn more. https://conservation.ca.gov/dlrp/grant-programs/Pages/Regional-Forest-and-Fire-Capacity-Program.aspx

Sign up for updates: https://forms.office.com/g/NYXhcDWZ0y

CA Wildfire and Forest Resilience Task Force

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🌟 CALLING SISKIYOU COUNTY COMMUNITY MEMBERS OF ALL BACKGROUNDS! 🌟
Are you passionate about making a positive impact in your community? If so, consider becoming a Secure Rural Schools (SRS) Resource Advisory Committee (RAC) Member!
We welcome and encourage people of all ethnicities, races, genders, ages, and abilities to apply.

🗳️ What Do RAC Members Do?
RAC members propose and vote on Title II projects, which can include:
• Road, trail, and infrastructure maintenance
• Soil productivity improvements
• Forest ecosystem and watershed restoration
• Wildlife and fish habitat enhancement
• Noxious and exotic w**d control
• Re-establishing native species

✨ Why Become an SRS RAC Member?
• Build your professional development skills
• Shape the future of public lands and local ecosystems
• Strengthen your community through economic and environmental improvements
• Learn to collaborate with federal agencies
• Make your voice heard and contribute your unique perspective

📬 Interested? Want to Learn More?
Contact: Julie Clark, Siskiyou County RAC Coordinator
Email: [email protected]
Learn more here: https://www.fs.usda.gov/r05/klamath/working-with-us/committees

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We are pleased to announce that the organization and digitation of Klamath River research materials collected by former KNF Supervisor Bob Rice for over 20 years has been completed. Both the hard copies and the digital files are available at the Museum by appointment. You can find an index to the files on our website siskiyoucountymuseumfriends.org. We thank the family for this donation.

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Join us for an informative webinar on soil microbiology and building microbe-rich composts on Wednesday, May 27 featuring speakers from , and .farms. A second webinar on July 15th will cover microbial applications in a farm setting, focusing on compost extracts.

Hope to see you there! Register today at our link in bio.