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ESCOG MEETINGS

The Eastern Sierra Council of Governments meets every other month rotating between the City of Bishop Council Chambers and the Town of Mammoth Lakes Council Chambers.

WHAT WE DO

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SUSTAINABLE RECREATION AND ECOSYSTEM
MANAGEMENT PROGRAM

The Sustainable Recreation and Ecosystem Management Program (SREMP) is a vision to unite the jurisdictions of the Eastern Sierra to implement coordinated projects integrating responsible ecosystem management, natural resource conservation, sustainable outdoor recreation, and economic development using the best available science and planning processes to strengthen all communities in the Eastern Sierra in their pursuits of more resilient and sustainable communities.

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COMMUNITY ECONOMIC RESILIENCY

The Community Economic Resiliency is a statewide program that was created to promote a sustainable and equitable recovery from the economic distress of COVID-19 by supporting new plans and strategies to diversify local economies and develop sustainable industries that create high-quality, broadly accessible jobs for all Californians.

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REGIONAL HOUSING NEEDS STUDY

The Eastern Sierra Council of Governments (ESCOG), in collaboration with Mono County, Inyo County, the Town of Mammoth Lakes, and the City of Bishop, is conducting a comprehensive regional housing needs study. This initiative aims to address the growing housing challenges in our communities by gathering data, engaging residents and stakeholders, and identifying strategies for implementable workforce housing solutions.

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INYO-MONO BROADBAND CONSORTIUM

The Inyo Mono Broadband Constorium (IMBC) was established to facilitate expansion and adoption of broadband technology in the Eastern Sierra region. The Eastern Sierra Council of Governments (ESCOG) was awarded a California Advanced Services Fund Grant for the IMBC. The IMBC will facilitate the deployment of broadband services in Inyo and Mono counties by assisting with project development, grant applications, and projects related to state broadband programs.

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EASTERN SIERRA SUSTAINABLE
RECREATION PARTNERSHIP

The Eastern Sierra Sustainable Recreation Partnership (ESSRP) is a unique "public/public" partnership formed to encourage collaboration among local Eastern Sierra governments, state agencies, federal agencies, other public entities and sovereign tribes.

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CITIZEN’S WILDFIRE EDUCATION ACADEMY

The Citizen's Wildfire Education Academy ( Academy) is seven-part series of free virtual sessions organized by the Eastern Sierra Council of Governments (ESCOG) educating the public on wildfires, and how to prepare for it. The Academy is aimed at reducing the anxiety about wildfire, and addressing and responding to the multitude of questions that residents and visitors have about the topic.