Planning for the Future
The Inyo National Forest and Whitebark Institute are partnering to explore opportunities to build landscape-scale resilience and reduce wildfire risk in the West Mono Basin watershed.
We are kicking off this effort by seeking input from the community on priorities, concerns, and perspectives as they pertain to wildfire risk and wildfire risk reduction efforts. Information gathered as part of this endeavor will ultimately be used to inform the development of projects aimed at reducing the risk of high severity wildfires in this portion of the Eastern Sierra.
Your input will help ensure that future wildfire reduction projects align with the region’s unique needs and values.
Project Status
The West Mono Basin planning effort has completed its initial public engagement phase. Between October 1 and November 30, 2025, Whitebark Institute gathered input through four community meetings, one-on-one conversations, and an online survey.
Community feedback has been compiled into the West Mono Basin Community Engagement Report, which summarizes priorities, concerns, and perspectives shared by residents, Tribal members, agency partners, and other stakeholders across June Lake, Lee Vining, and Mono City. This input is helping the Inyo National Forest develop potential proposed actions aimed at improving wildfire resilience and ecological health across the watershed.
Contributors
We are actively seeking input from all parties interested in shaping wildfire risk reduction efforts in the West Mono Basin. Your input is vital as we begin to identify priorities and strategies for resilience in the Mono Basin.
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Learn More
Mono Basin Infrastructure, Vegetation, and Area MapsCommunities and landscapes in the Eastern Sierra are at risk of high-severity wildfire. A legacy of fire suppression and intensifying heat and drought now mean that when wildfires ignite, they have the potential to burn with more devastating consequences than before. Want to learn more? Visit our Forest Health page.
Community engagement is key to the environmental planning process. If you are interested in learning more about this process, visit our Environmental Planning page.
