The next ESP Forum will be March 10, 2026, 2-4 pm
Here is zoom link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89569162607?pwd=n5NZqqtMrgRVYrYJYimuQJWNPgjZEi.1
We are pleased to send along information about our events in January, 2026.
January 13- Prescribed Burns
ESP hosted a panel discussion, facilitated by Marin Wildfire, focused on prescribed fire from the perspective of leading experts in Marin County.. They shared updates on active projects, outreach and community engagement strategies, monitoring and research efforts, and cross-agency collaboration. The discussion emphasized the need to expand prescribed fire capacity, improve public communication, and make project data and resources more accessible to the public.
Panelists brought expertise spanning planning, implementation, monitoring, and communication of prescribed fire projects in Marin County.
Jacob Dadman: Marin Wildfire, Vegetation Management Specialist. Extensive experience leading fuel-reduction and wildfire-monitoring projects across Marin County. Jacob facilitated the Panel's discussion starting out defining prescribed fire and community fire.
Preston Duncan: GIS and Monitoring Manager, Marin Resource Conservation District (RCD). Supports natural resource conservation work and assists private land managers with prescribed fire implementation.
Lee Farese: Range Ecologist, Marin RCD. Specializes in rangeland ecology, ecological restoration, and the use of fire as a land-management tool.
Carl Sander:, Natural Resources Program Manager, Marin Water. Specializes in planning, compliance, and management of vegetation treatment and prescribed fire projects across district lands.
Jordan Reeser: Battalion Chief, Marin County Fire Department. Leads countywide prescribed fire implementation and project development, with more than 30 years of experience across multiple agencies.
Kate Anderson: Wildfire Program Manager, San Rafael Fire Department. Focuses on public outreach, community notifications, and project management for prescribed burns in urban-adjacent areas.
Naftali Moed: Wildfire and Forest Resilience Lead, California State Parks (Bay Area). Specializes in fire effects, monitoring, and long-term land management using prescribed fire.
Here is the link to the Presentation: https://youtu.be/5sWtd5uM5V4. Covered too is the exchange between Mark Brown and Belle Cole on the longstanding partnership between MWPA and the ESP Partnership (7 years) forged at the time of Measure C and the joint drafting of the ESP Practices. Mark told of a group in the East Bay interested in replicating our ESP model, exciting news. You ill find Anne Crealock's marvelous 'all in one graphic' on "Implementing the current Annual Work Plan". Once again thank you, panelists. We will be drawing on your observations and the discussion for future sessions. Julie McMlllan suggested that this exchange be conveyed to the MWPA Board. See attached list of references from Danny Franco.
January 16, 2026 Inverness Sea Haven Project Field Trip
Walking tour, many local residents were present, it was a beautiful day and location.. Parking was tight. Hosts- MWPA, IPUP, ESP and Sequoia- led the tour providing commentary,and valuable educational materials. We learned too about contractor training, biological surveys, and observed what vegetation got left behind and what got removed. MWPA is planning several Field Trips this Spring. We will get this information to you as soon as it is firm as well as details on future forums. Looks like an exciting year ahead. Eager to share our news.
Best wishes,
Belle and Core Team