From climate resilience and entrepreneurship to regional collaboration and workforce development, SBC continues to bring people together across the Sierra to tackle shared challenges and opportunities.
September 23 | Sierra CAMP Legislative Briefing
Sierra Business Council’s Government Affairs team met today to share updates and takeaways from the end of the 2026 legislative session. This 45-minute briefing covered how climate priorities evolved through the final months of the session and where state priorities stand heading into the fall, with time for questions. Email eswalander@sierrabusiness.org to join the network and receive follow-up information about this briefing and future activities.
September 29 | Resilience Project Community Meeting | LOVE Building, Grass Valley | 4–6 pm
The Resilience Project of Western Nevada County will introduce the Resilience Project Microgrant awardees, share updates on state policy and funding opportunities, and explore solid waste and the circular economy in western Nevada County. Sign up for Resilience Project alerts to hear about upcoming events and opportunities. For more information, visit The Resilience Project or email theresilienceproject@
September 30 | FuturePreneurs Pitch Camp | Truckee, Lift Workspace | 5:30-6:30 pm
SBC, the Truckee Chamber, and Lift Workspace are introducing a new format for FuturePreneurs, the youth entrepreneurship program that gives local high school students the opportunity to learn from business leaders, develop practical skills, and explore their own ideas.
The updated program will launch Sept. 30th and continue through February. Youth interested in participating or joining the kickoff can register here.
October 1 | Tahoe Milling Demonstration | Lake Tahoe Community College | 9 am–3:30 pm
How can the local wood economy support forest health, wildfire risk mitigation, and community resilience? Join SBC, Tahoe Earth Institute, and our partners for a hands-on milling demonstration showcasing how trees can become lumber for local building projects.
The demonstration will take place in four repeating time blocks: 9–10 am, 11 am–12 pm, 1–2 pm, and 2:30–3:30 pm. Please bring eye protection, ear protection, and gloves. Protective equipment will be available for students. Learn more and register here.
October 8 | Foresthill Divide Community Protection Plan Firesafe Council Meeting | Foresthill | 5:30–7 pm
Foresthill Divide residents are invited to join Placer County Regional Forest Health, Sierra Business Council, the Foresthill Divide Firesafe Council, and local resource partners for a practical conversation about reducing wildfire risk on your property. Learn about funding and cost-share opportunities, forest treatment options, and how individual properties can contribute to broader community wildfire resilience. Please RSVP.
October 13 | Go Electric Truckee Tahoe Heat Pump Training | Truckee | Time TBD
Go Electric Truckee Tahoe is offering a free, hands-on heat pump training for local contractors. The training will cover building and testing linesets for leaks, demonstrating duct system performance, and touring a fully electrified Tahoe home. Breakfast and lunch will be provided. Register here to learn more and enroll in GETT electrification coaching.
October 23 | Climate Transformation Alliance Quarterly Meeting | Truckee Town Chamber | 9–11 am
The next Climate Transformation Alliance (CTA) meeting will be at a new location: the Truckee Town Chamber. The meeting will build on April’s Project Incubator Workshop and highlight a selection of Tahoe-Truckee regional projects working to increase climate resilience and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Attendees will have an opportunity to provide expert and community feedback through project-specific breakout sessions. Email cta@sierrabusiness.org with questions.
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2026 Legislative Session: What It Means for Wildfire & Climate Resilience
California’s 2026-27 legislative session wrapped up September 1 after a turbulent final week of negotiations over wildfire policy, funding, and the state budget. While a last-minute proposal on wildfire liability ultimately stalled, the Legislature did restore and increase funding for climate resilience through Proposition 4 and the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund (GGRF)—a meaningful outcome for Sierra communities amid a challenging state budget year.
The final plan includes $329.5 million for wildfire and forest resilience through Prop 4 and $118 million for wildfire prevention through GGRF. While these investments are an improvement over the June budget, wildfire resilience funding remains near historic lows, with no clear plan for sustained investment in future years.
Read more about the final budget, Prop 4 and GGRF allocations, and what’s next for wildfire and climate resilience in the Sierra.
Prop 45 – Oppose
Prop. 45 would make significant changes to California’s environmental review and permitting processes for certain projects.
SBC supports thoughtful efforts to streamline permitting for projects that address urgent needs, including housing and wildfire resilience. However, we believe the changes proposed by Prop. 45 are too broad and could reduce important environmental protections, public participation, and local decision-making while placing additional demands on already-limited local government capacity.