Sequoia Ecological Consulting, Inc.

05/19/2026

Smoke on the horizon doesn't always indicate a wildfire emergency. Sometimes, it's part of the plan. For thousands of years, Indigenous peoples used intentional, controlled fire to care for the land, clear out dead brush, and make room for healthy new growth. Today, fire departments and land managers have adopted this same principle, setting small, carefully controlled burns to remove the dry vegetation that turns a small spark into a devastating wildfire. Less dead brush means less fuel, and less fuel means a fire that's easier to stop.

May is Wildfire Awareness Month. Sequoia is proud to work alongside agencies throughout California to plan and carry out this kind of proactive fire management, keeping communities and wild places safer for everyone.

05/13/2026

The day is here. Rachelle and Karli are at the Sequoia + SIERRA booth in the Exhibitor Village at Fort Mason today. Stop by to talk wildfire mitigation, environmental compliance, restoration, and training for the next generation of practitioners.

05/05/2026

Heading to the Together Conference next week?

Rachelle Cardona and Karli Cowman will be at the Sequoia + SIERRA booth in the Exhibitor Village on Wednesday at Fort Mason Center. Rachelle leads wildfire mitigation and planning and environmental compliance efforts for parks, fire agencies, and RCDs throughout the Bay Area. Karli represents SIERRA, where she develops training programs for environmental professionals and organizations looking to build internal capacity.

Come say hello. The work toward resilient Bay Area lands and communities happens in coalition, and we're here to listen and connect!

04/22/2026

In our line of work, Earth Day is a reminder of the role thoughtful planning plays in environmental outcomes. Every project involves decisions, from timing and approach through design, that can deeply impact habitats, species, and ecosystems.

At Sequoia, we support that process with solid science, clear documentation, and practical implementation so projects can move forward responsibly.

We’re proud to work with clients who balance environmental stewardship with the need to deliver projects and services that support their communities.

04/11/2026

Sequoia's biologists spend their days protecting California's most elusive species, then go home to these faces. As you can see, our pets come in all shapes, sizes, and levels of cuddliness. Happy National Pet Day from the Sequoia family and our most enthusiastic non-billable companions. 🐾

04/08/2026

Blooming season is underway in California! Across the state, special-status and rare plants have been emerging, each on its own timeline. From early-season blooms that appear with the first warmth of spring to species that peak later in the season, timing is everything when it comes to detecting and documenting the presence of sensitive floral resources.

At Sequoia, our experienced botanists conduct rare plant and botanical surveys that align with species-specific phenology, ensuring accurate identification and compliance with regulatory requirements. Whether it's early spring ephemerals or late-season bloomers, our team has the expertise to capture the full picture of California's botanical diversity!

These photos offer just a glimpse of the stunning wildflower views our staff have enjoyed at project sites this season.

03/31/2026

We're thrilled to welcome Robin Kinmont to the Sequoia team as Project Manager! Robin brings years of experience supporting fire and resource agencies, public utilities, water districts, and municipal agencies throughout Southern California, from Santa Barbara to San Diego and into the desert regions of San Bernardino, Riverside, Kern, and Inyo counties.

A biologist, wetland delineator, and former wildland firefighter, Robin brings a one-of-a-kind perspective to environmental work. She guides projects from concept to completion, specializing in biological resource assessments, biological and aquatic monitoring, CEQA/NEPA documentation, and construction monitoring. She's also uniquely experienced in wildfire management — from biological surveys and direct agency consultation with USFWS to helping fire safe councils clear evacuation routes through sensitive habitats efficiently and without unnecessary environmental documentation delays.

If your agency is navigating complex regulatory hurdles, Robin is ready to help move your projects forward. Welcome to the team, Robin!

03/17/2026

Big funding opportunities for wildfire and landscape resilience are open now. Over $130M will be awarded through CAL FIRE, with additional funding on the way. Sequoia actively supports our clients through the grant application process:

📌 Grant application preparation & submittal — developing narratives, compiling required documentation, coordinating partners, and managing submissions

📌 GIS mapping & spatial analysis — preparing required figures, acreage calculations, and identifying project areas aligned with program criteria

📌 CEQA/NEPA strategy — advising on appropriate compliance pathways and preparing documentation to support application competitiveness

📌 Biological assessments — providing baseline data and constraints analysis to inform project design and feasibility

Our team helps you build a competitive, complete application aligned with program requirements. Key deadlines are coming up quickly - the application deadline for CAL FIRE's Forest Health Grant Program, which funds large-scale forest and landscape resilience projects, is March 30. Reach out to us and let's talk about how we can support your application!

California Opens Solicitations and Posts Draft Guidelines for Wildfire and Landscape Resilience Grants February 25, 2026 – Programs across multiple California agencies announced the availability of funding from the 2024 California Climate Bond (Proposition 4) and Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund (GGR...

03/12/2026

Sequoia is hiring a Proposal Coordinator to support our marketing and proposal team. The ideal candidate will take a lead role in facilitating development of proposals for environmental planning, restoration, wildfire resilience, and infrastructure projects across California.

We’re looking for someone who is:
• Highly organized
• Comfortable leading every stage of proposal development across technical teams
• Able to manage simultaneous proposal efforts
• A strong writer and editor
• Detail-oriented and proactive

If you or someone in your network might be a good fit, we’d love to hear from you!

https://sequoiaecologicalconsulting.bamboohr.com/careers/84

03/04/2026

Today is World Wildlife Day, a global reminder of the incredible diversity of wildlife that shares our planet and the importance of protecting it.

For Sequoia’s biologists, that mission shows up in our daily work. Our team spends countless hours in the field surveying, monitoring, and helping protect wildlife across California. We are proud that our work helps ensure that the region's rare and sensitive species, and the ecosystems they depend on, remain part of California’s landscapes for generations to come.