Updates
Hazardous Fuel Reduction in Pescadero Canyon, Carmel-by-the-Sea
Great news! On Wednesday, July 8th, 2026, at the Carmel-by-the-Sea City Hall, the Planning Commission unanimously voted to allow vegetation management along 2nd Avenue adjacent to Pescadero Canyon.
Carmel Fire Goats supports this vote.
The next step is for Carmel-by-the-Sea to hire a suitable hand crew to reduce the hazardous fuel load up to 100 ft from all the structures along 2nd Avenue.
As there may be a sensitive ecosystem hidden amongst the overgrown weeds and grasses, including young saplings and nesting animals, goats should be precluded from the initial cleanup.
7.8.2026 Planning Commission Passes CDP 26236
On Wednesday, July 8th, 2026, at the Carmel-by-the-Sea City Hall, the Planning Commission will vote on whether to allow vegetation management along 2nd Avenue adjacent to Pescadero Canyon.
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Carmel Fire Goats supports this endeavor.
7.5.2026 Dont Miss The Planning Commission Meeting
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7.2.2026 Planning Commission Staff Report & Resolution
Two items just popped up on the Carmel-by-the-Sea City website. It looks like good news but as a goat I'm more accustomed to munching on paperwork. Any thoughts out there? Please let me know what you think.
ChatGPT reviewed the two documents. Here's its summary.
Map of Cleared Parcel
City Friday Letter
Friday, June 19th, 2026
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Carmel Pine Cone
Friday, June 6th, 2026
Carmel Pine Cone
Friday, June 26th, 2026
Photos of Cleared Lot #235
The steepest lot was weed-whacked. Hooray!
Carmel by the Sea Vlog
Friday, June 16th, 2026
6.29.2026 Teeny-Weeny CEQA Ad, City Friday Letter,
Pine Cone Article & City Vlog
It's Been A Busy Three Weeks!
First of all, don't miss the teeny-weeny ad that's referenced in the accompanying video.
Then there's the recent Carmel Pine Cone article where Sophie went to City Hall.
Don't forget the Friday Letter as well as the City Vlog.
And check out which lot was just cleared of all the overgrown weeds and grasses. Amazing!
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Paul Falworth of Carmel Fire Goats presents to the Carmel-by-the-Sea City Council at City Hall, Tuesday, June 2, 2026
6.2.2026 Carmel Fire Goats Brings a Goat to City Hall
Prior to the City Hall meeting, Sophie the Goat, led the petition signing outside on the steps.
City Staff responds to Paul Falworth of Carmel Fire Goats
City Staff pointed out a number of issues with the hazardous fuel mitigation of the City lots under their sole jurisdiction along 2nd Avenue of Pescadero Canyon.
the area is an Environmentally Sensitive Habitat
waterway is a Blue Line Stream which holds special biological significance via the Coastal Commission
a Sequel Analysis is required (or Subsequent/Supplemental EIR) which evaluates new environmental impacts that arise when a project changes or surrounding circumstances shift after an initial EIR has already been certified.
an EIR (Environmental Impact Report) is a detailed document required under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) that analyzes the potential environmental impacts of a proposed project, along with possible mitigation measures and alternatives.
a survey of the property line is required
Two quotes for grazing have been received. The City has also committed to regular updates via the Friday Letter (sign up here on the City's website)
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