The Eastern Sierra, Inyo and Mono Counties, have experienced several years of drought or near drought followed by a few years of normal and above normal precipitation. 2007 has brought near drought conditions again with above average temperatures and an early curing of light vegetation like annual grasses.

 

Based on the hot weather and extreme fire behavior coupled with the large numbers of people who regularly visit the area, the Inyo National Forest and Bureau of Land Management, Bishop Field Office have initiated a local campaign titled:  “Take Responsibility”  The concept is based on the fact that local, state, and federal officials can do only so much and it is up to each individual to assume responsibility for their personal safety, property and individual use of public lands.