Hazardous Fuel Reduction in Pescadero Canyon, Carmel-by-the-Sea
Carmel-by-the-Sea City Council
The City of Carmel-by-the-Sea is responsible for initiating, coordinating, qualifying, budgeting, and funding hazardous fuel mitigation efforts—including direct funding and grant applications—implemented through third-party vendors and in collaboration with local and state agencies for Pescadero Canyon and other areas of the city.
The City has $150,000 budgeted for fuel mitigation in 2026 which remains unused.
Hans Buder
Carmel-by-the-Sea Councilmember
Wildfire Preparedness Committee
'Fuel mitigation projects, including Pescadero Canyon: our goal is to complete these projects within the next several months.'
Inside City Hall Email Newsletter 4/29/26
Justin Cooper
Division Chief Fire Marshall
Chief Cooper is working on a grant and other fuel reduction activities. Update promised on 5/3/26.
Stakeholders
Del Monte Forest Conservancy
Hazard and Fuel Reduction: Del Monte Forest Conservancy identifies and treats tree and fire hazards to protect public safety and enhance the ecological integrity of the forest. Goats are provided on the north side of Pescadero Canyon and up to Pescadero Road in Carmel Woods.
Wildfire Preparedness Committee
Carmel-by-the-Sea Councilmember Hans Buder
Forest and Beach Commissioners Kelly Brezoczky & Tamara Michie
Planning Commission Chair Michael LePage
Monterey Fire Division Chief Justin Cooper
Monterey Fire Fuel Mitigation Specialist Jen Valdez
City Administrator Brandon Swanson
Director of Public Works Ken Wysocki
Director of Community Planning & Building Anna Ginette
Director of Public Safety (AKA Police Chief) Todd Trayer
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