Wildfires have become an annual occurrence in recent years with fires becoming more widespread and severe. Amplified by the effects of climate change and changes in land use, the threat of wildfires to communities and the impact on the economy is significant. RCDs act as a force multiplier for wildfire management, bridging efforts by fire districts, NRCS, state and local agencies, and the community (among others).
Mission RCD supports wildfire prevention and mitigation efforts to protect wild lands, working lands, and communities in our North County region. Our programs are based on accepted NRCS conservation best management practices and centered in equity and inclusion to support healthy habitat and firesafe communities. Interwoven with our other programs, our wildfire management efforts include removal of invasive, high fuel plants and current wildfire programs include:
Mission Resource Conservation District is fully committed to providing accessible facilities, elements and
channels of communication to all members of the public. As part of this commitment, Mission Resource Conservation District
has a policy of providing an accessible website compatible with the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG 2.1) and
commercial screen reading software. All features of the website are coded to allow individuals with vision and
other impairments to understand and use the website to the same degree as someone without disabilities. We welcome
feedback and can often resolve issues in a timely manner if they arise.
If you need any special assistance or accommodations:
Mission Resource Conservation District has designated a compliance officer for website disability-related accommodations.
The compliance officer has received training in website accessibility and updates the site in accordance with those best
practices. Contact our accessibility officer to report an issue.
Compliance Procedures and Reports
In addition to testing with users with a wide range of disabilities and coding our website to WCAG standards,
Mission Resource Conservation District regularly scans its website to ensure ongoing compliance, and makes timely
changes to any inaccessible changes, if any are found.
Linked Documents and Third Parties
Please note that this site may link out to third-party websites, such as state or federal agencies, that do
not have accessible content. This site may also include documents provided by third parties included in our
agenda packets, for example. While we cannot control the accessibility of content provided by third parties,
we are happy to assist any member of the public with reading and accessing content on our site.