California Wildfire and Forest Resilience Task Force Releases Draft Five-Year Action Plan for Public Comment
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On Friday, June 5, California’s Wildfire and Forest Resilience Task Force (Task Force) released the draft “Wildfire and Landscape Resilience Action Plan (2026-2031),” outlining the state’s next steps to reduce wildfire risk and protect communities. The first Action Plan, released in 2021, set the stage for billions of dollars of investments in wildfire resilience, streamlined project approvals, and coordinated programs.
The Task Force serves as the state’s primary intergovernmental coordinating body for advancing wildfire resilience and forest health, bringing together federal, state, local, and tribal partners to align policies, share best practices, and coordinate implementation of California’s priorities. Representing CSAC on the Task Force is Madera County Supervisor Bobby Macaulay, while Napa County Supervisor Anne Cottrell, a member of the CSAC Board of Directors, also serves as a local government representative.
Updated pursuant to state law (Chapter 387, Statutes of 2021), the 2026-2031 Action Plan builds on progress made over the past five years and is organized around three interconnected pillars:
- Landscape Resilience
- Community Wildfire Preparedness
- Mobilizing Regional Action
The draft Action Plan emphasizes the importance of regional and local action in achieving California’s wildfire resilience goals and recognizes counties as critical partners in strengthening community preparedness, coordinating cross-jurisdictional efforts, and helping align state, federal, tribal, local, and community investments to reduce wildfire risk and improve landscape resilience.
The Task Force is seeking public comments on the draft Action Plan through August 7, 2026. For more information, please visit https://actionplan2026.wildfiretaskforce.org/
Additionally, the Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) is accepting applications for community-focused Wildfire Prevention and Resilience projects through July 8, 2026. Up to $70 million in funding is available to support locally led efforts that reduce wildfire risk, strengthen preparedness, and help protect lives, property, and critical infrastructure. Apply today, learn more here.