Grateful for Ten Years, Ready for More: New Directors Join SSCRA Board
- Shasta McBride
- 19 hours ago
- 2 min read
As SSCRA stands at the threshold of the giving season, we are deeply thankful for ten years of dedicated community impact, fueled by our community’s resilience and their persistent drive to move from immediate disaster recovery toward critical landscape resilience, especially through wildfire mitigation and watershed restoration. This enduring dedication inspires us as we welcome three exceptional individuals joining our Board of Directors: Chris Nettles, Melanie Garrett, and Patrick Lambert. Each new director embodies the vision, expertise, and devotion needed to build upon our foundation and ensure SSCRA.org continues to flourish for another ten years. Their collective energy and diverse perspectives mark a pivotal moment as we look ahead to our long-term goals and sustained success.
Their arrival is a fantastic complement to the core leadership that has guided us for the past decade. We want to give special thanks to Steve Reed, who has been one of our original directors and our dedicated Treasurer since the very beginning. Steve's commitment and financial expertise have been essential to SSCRA.org's success and stability. We also pause to remember and honor the life of John Carlisi, a valued friend and leader whom we sadly lost late last year. As we celebrate our first decade, we are incredibly thankful for Steve's continued guidance and the dedication of our entire board, whose combined efforts—old and new—are getting us ready for the exciting work ahead in the next ten years.
Holiday Appeal – Giving Tuesday
As the end of 2025 is almost here, we invite you to support SSCRA’s good work by donating towards our goal of $1,500 this Holiday Season. SSCRA is the only local non-profit organization focused on building resiliency around the Cobb Area through boots-on-the-ground projects and hyper-local action.
When you support SSCRA’s work, you are directly supporting:
-The health of Cobb Mountain’s forests through fuel reduction, controlled burning, invasive species removal, and proactive planning for the future with the Cobb Forest Stewards program.
-The health of Cobb area’s watersheds by restoring riparian habitats on creekside lands through our Cobb Watershed Education and Restoration Program.
-Bringing Indigenous land management practices back to the land through our partnerships with the Big Valley Band of Pomo Indians, the Middletown Rancheria, and the public nonprofit Tribal Eco-Restoration Alliance.
Any size donation, from $10 to $100, makes a difference in our ability to carry out this important work to benefit the Cobb area and our surrounding communities in Lake County. Please consider supporting the Seigler Springs Community Redevelopment Association by offering your contribution through our secure Donate button.