written by Fibershed staff photography by Paige Green On September 27, 2024, California Governor Gavin Newsom signed Senate Bill 675 (SB 675) into law, a landmark piece of legislation aimed at addressing the state’s ongoing wildfire crisis. Introduced by Senator Monique Limón, the bill establishes a local assistance grant program to promote the use of […]
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Fibershed Shearing Schools
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