Cultural burn planned for Upper Lake area Tuesday, October 21
Smoke may be visible to residents and highway travelers in the area of Upper Lake, California.
The Tribal EcoRestoration Alliance will be conducting a cultural burn on Tuesday, October 21, 2025 in the Upper Lake area, on the lands of Robinson Rancheria Pomo Indians of California, Scotts Valley Band of Pomo Indians, and Habematolel Pomo of Upper Lake. The goals of the burn include to support cultural revitalization, improve the health of waterways, enhance wildlife habitat, provide capacity building and training around beneficial burning, and increase wildfire resilience.
The burn is subject to cancellation due to weather or other conditions. Please check the Watch Duty app (app.watchduty.org) and the Tribal EcoRestoration Alliance (TERA) Facebook and Instagram (@tribalecorestoration) for the most current information regarding this burn.
**Smoke and Traffic Advisory**
This is a fully permitted burn. If conditions such as weather or vegetation are not conducive for burning, the burn will be rescheduled.
Ignitions are anticipated to begin mid-morning with firing operations concluding by late afternoon. People traveling near the burn area may see smoke on the day of the burn. In the event the public smells smoke, they are urged to take precautions and use common sense to reduce any harmful health effects by limiting outdoor activities. Local residents are advised to close windows and doors to prevent smoke from entering their homes. There is potential for some residual smoke overnight and into the following days. The burn area will continue to be patrolled until all heat has been extinguished.
Healing Lands and Revitalizing Culture
This burn is taking place as part of the Lake EcoCultural Cal-TREX, a prescribed and cultural fire training exchange led by the Tribal EcoRestoration Alliance (TERA) in partnership with our EcoCultural Fire Crew, agencies, Tribes, and community organizations, including Robinson Rancheria Pomo Indians of California, Scotts Valley Band of Pomo Indians, and Habematolel Pomo of Upper Lake. For more information about the Lake Cal-TREX, visit www.tribalecorestoration.org/trex
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About the Tribal EcoRestoration Alliance
The Tribal EcoRestoration Alliance (TERA) is a cross-cultural, multi-organizational collaborative that works to revitalize ecology, economy, and culture through Indigenous-led stewardship. TERA is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization based out of Lake County, CA, the Traditional lands of Pomo, Lake Miwok, and Wappo Peoples.
Our Mission
To cultivate land stewardship, livelihood, and leadership skills that weave collaborative relationships between Tribal members and the community at large, for the benefit of all lands and beings.
Goals
Connect Tribal members with meaningful livelihoods and culturally relevant work in our ancestral territories
Build Tribal capacity to engage in ecological restoration work that mitigates the impacts of climate change and reduces the risk of uncharacteristic wildfire
Support Native American voices and worldview to play a central role in land stewardship
Regenerate the ecosystems of the North Coast ranges
To stay connected, please visit our website at www.TribalEcoRestoration.org and follow us on Facebook and Instagram @tribalecorestoration.
