Measure H is Reshaping Sonoma County Wildfire Defense

photo credit: Michelle Marques
Crews work on creating fuel breaks along Cross Creek Road in Sonoma County.

Since Sonoma County voters approved Measure H in 2024, approximately $60 million has been generated annually to safeguard local communities from wildfires. But how is that money being put to work on the ground?
Host Michelle Marques joins Fire Inspector Dan Russo for a comprehensive field tour across the Sonoma County Fire District. From drafting plans for upcoming sites to hearing the roar of active chipping operations and inspecting completed fuel breaks, this episode offers a transparent look at how tax dollars translate into environmental resilience and community protection.

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Guests in this episode:

Dan Russo, Fire Inspector and Certified Wildfire Mitigation Specialist, Sonoma County Fire District
Sky Guild, Public Information Officer, Sonoma County Fire District
Aleta Copestakes, Supervisor, Northern Sonoma County Fire Vegetation Management
Rob Houweling, Road Maintenance Division Manager, Sonoma County Road Department