Resource Conservation District of Tehama County

04/13/2026

Before the 2024 Park Fire reached Mill Creek, our crew was already on the ground reducing vegetative fuels, work that ultimately helped firefighters protect the community. New regulations could limit our ability to do that work. There’s currently a public comment period open, and local voices matter. Thanks Red Bluff Daily News and California Special Districts Association for sharing our rural perspective.

On Thursday morning, a group of managers from special districts held a press briefing to discuss how the California Air Resources Board’s regulations are hurting smaller communities.

04/09/2026

🖌️🌳🖼️🪶Help shape arts and nature activities in Red Bluff parks! Our nonprofit, the Tehama Conservation Fund's Public Art and Conservation Tributes (PACT) is gathering community input to better understand what kinds of creative, nature-based experiences people would like to experience at this park. Please take this brief survey https://form.jotform.com/rcdtc/pact-interest-survey-2026 Your feedback is helpful during this planning phase. Thanks! Red Bluff Parks and Recreation/McGlynn Pool Greener Red Bluff

04/08/2026

It was great to have the Red Bluff Daily News join us for a student field day. Thanks for sharing your experience with the public.
We appreciate the collaboration with TNC's Dye Creek Preserve and the wonderful team of volunteer docents that help create meaningful moments for the public and youth programming featured in this article.

When the bus from Lassen View Union Elementary pulled into the gravel parking area at the Dye Creek Preserve Headquarters on the morning of Thursday, April 2, More than 50 students lined up to embark on a geology-themed field trip. Any…

03/24/2026

Thanks to support from , our nonprofit the Tehama Conservation Fund, has received a planning grant to launch PACT (Public Arts in Conservation Tributes) at Samuel Ayers Park—exploring ways to connect art, nature, and community.

👉 Take our quick survey today! Your input will directly shape future hands-on activities, events, and creative experiences.

Help guide what comes next: https://form.jotform.com/rcdtc/pact-interest-survey-2026

03/17/2026

It's time! Register for your spring hike at the Dye Creek Preserve today. Space is limited.

This spring, The Nature Conservancy in California and the Resource Conservation District of Tehama County are offering free hiking access at the Dye Creek Preserve and the Vina Plains Preserve. Come witness the vibrant seasonal blooms at both preserves, and observe how Dye Creek Preserve is recovering from the Park Fire.

The Dye Creek Preserve’s trail will be accessible for three days between 9:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. with four start times per day to choose from as a self-paced hike. This format allows hikers to enjoy the trail at their leisure without large crowds. The trail is a rugged, rocky footpath leading into the Dye Creek canyon. The full out-and-back hike totals 5 miles, but hikers can turn around at any point for a shorter trip. Along the way hikers can connect with docents stationed on the path to learn about the preserve's geology, wildlife, habitats and cultural history. Self-paced hikes are scheduled for Sunday, March 22, Saturday, April 4, and Sunday, April 12 between 9:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. In addition, preserve staff will lead an off-trail hike on March 22 and April 4. Register with the link below.

The Vina Plains Preserve offers two chances to explore the unusual invertebrates that inhabit the preserve’s rare vernal pools. Walks will take place on Saturday, March 28 and Saturday, April 25 from 9:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. The walk on March 28 will focus on vernal pool invertebrates; guests can walk at their own pace between several docent stations to see fairy shrimp and tadpole shrimp that have been carefully netted from the pools by experts, along with a diverse array of wildflowers. The event on April 25 will be a guided group walk in the western part of the preserve that focuses on learning to identify organisms with iNaturalist. The Vina Plains Preserve is located east of Vina on Highway 99E.

Please note that these events have little to no shade, and restroom facilities are limited. Youth under 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Pets are not permitted.

Reservations are required for all events. Space is limited and will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis. To secure your spot, go to nature.org/CAevents to find the event page for each preserve. For more information, contact the Resource Conservation District of Tehama County at 530-727-1280.

03/04/2026

Save the Date: March 12th for our Ag Resources Workshop. Join us, it's free. Details available on our webpage https://www.tehamacountyrcd.org/agriculture

02/12/2026

Project Manager and Agriculture Department Lead Kevin Greer presents to the Tehama County GSA committee during its February meeting on a DWR-funded irrigation pilot program improving on-farm water use efficiency. With district technical assistance, four local producers are upgrading drip systems, filters, and installing automated valves, flow meters, and soil moisture monitoring equipment. Increased efficiency helps reduce groundwater demand, supporting long-term water reliability for communities and ecosystem needs.

02/12/2026

For details, please visit https://www.tehamacountyrcd.org/notices

01/27/2026

***EDIT*** Please note, bids must be (1) submitted via email as a PDF, and (2) sealed and delivered to the RCDTC.
For details, please visit https://www.tehamacountyrcd.org/notices

12/23/2025

❄️Season's Greetings! 🎄 We all look forward to another year of successful conservation collaboration with our community. Cheers to a merry and bright 2026!

12/22/2025

***UPDATE - We mourn the loss of our conservation colleague and longstanding Corning High School CTE Natural Resources II teacher, Dave Tinker. He passed away unexpectedly in his sleep. We were honored to work with him and his CTE Natural Resources II class just last month during this habitat restoration planting in Paskenta. We share the watercolor talent of artist Marvey Mueller, who also helped with the planting day and captured Tinker and his class tending young plants with the same care and encouragement he showed his students. Corning Union High School District, thank you for sharing him with us all these years, a true gem. R.I.P. Mr. Tinker***

In collaboration with Corning Union High School District students, California Olive Ranch, Audubon California, Monarch Joint Venture, and The Xerces Society, we installed 600 native pollinator plant starts at C & R Ranch in Paskenta earlier this month. The community effort supports ongoing rangeland restoration by improving soil health, biodiversity, and long-term watershed resilience, a requirement for Audubon Ranching Certification.
Huge thanks to C&R Ranch for treating the planting team to beef burgers raised on bird-friendly land!

This is the type of hands-on conservation work we offer local agriculture that meets natural resource needs across our watersheds. For more details about our programs, student stewardship, or volunteer opportunities www.tehamacountyrcd.org and thanks Red Bluff Daily News for the publication https://www.redbluffdailynews.com/2025/12/19/corning-high-students-help-with-habitat-restoration-at-cr-ranch/