It’s time for transparency, accountability, and justice.
The residents of Butte County have endured catastrophic wildfire destruction. In the aftermath, PG&E funds were intended to rebuild, restore, and protect our communities. Yet, much of this money has gone into internal county coffers, not into the hands of those who need it most.
Over $250 million received
Local nonprofits denied support
Little to no investment in community-led hazard mitigation
The Biochar Coalition proposed shovel-ready, regenerative wildfire mitigation programs—programs that create jobs, reduce GHG emissions, and restore our forests. We were ignored.
This is a call for oversight. A call for equity. A call for leadership that puts Butte County residents first.
We demand:
Help us restore what was lost—and build a future of resilience.
Visit the Biochar Coalition to learn more or get involved.
📁 Public Records Archive:
Download ZIP - Full PG&E Fund Investigation2 Years Ago: Our original public testimony to the Butte County Board of Supervisors. This was a heartfelt plea for regenerative wildfire solutions, met with silence.
3 Months Ago: We returned, stronger and more prepared, demanding answers and action. The urgency has only grown—but the county still hasn’t responded.
Severe burn scars across Northern California seen from satellite view.
The 2018 Camp Fire destroyed the town of Paradise and killed 85 people.
Aerial view of Paradise after the fire. A haunting reminder of what was lost.
\ Since receiving settlement funds:
North Complex Fire (2020): 318,000+ acres burned, 16 lives lost
Dixie Fire (2021): 963,309 acres burned — second-largest wildfire in CA history
Park Fire (2024): 450,000+ acres, 700+ structures destroyed
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