Tuolumne Utilities District Receives CAL FIRE Wildfire Prevention Grant by Tuolumne Utilities District Aug 26, 2024 Member Submitted News Tuolumne Utilities District (TUD) is excited to announce that it has been awarded a $166,381 grant from the 2023-2024 CAL FIRE Wildfire Prevention Grant Program. This funding will support the TUD Critical District Facilities Fuels Reduction Phase 3 Project, which will significantly benefit the community by enhancing wildfire safety and resilience. Following the achievements of earlier wildfire hazard mitigation efforts, this project seeks to enhance additional critical infrastructure within the TUD service area. The project focuses on reducing wildfire risks around three water treatment plants and five water storage tanks that provide service to 15,000 residents in high-risk fire zones. Each of these eight critical infrastructure sites are essential for the provision of water for human health, sanitation, and emergency fire suppression. Don Perkins, General Manager of TUD, states, “This grant represents another pivotal step in our ongoing efforts to safeguard our community against the increasing threats of wildfires.”
