Working Group and Sierra RICA
Project Description: MLTPA, in partnership with Sierra Focus Media, developed a set of Recommendations for Implementation and Collaborative Action (RICA) for the Sierra region with input from the Working Group as part of the California Jobs First initiative.
The Sierra RICA was created to serve as a comprehensive framework for the short-term implementation of the Regional Strategic Plan, guiding efforts to advance and grow the Sierra Jobs First initiative. This plan will outline key strategies, priority actions, and collaborative opportunities to strengthen the region’s sustainable recreation and tourism economy.
Sierra RICA (Recommendations for Implementation & Collaborative Action)
Draft RICA Feedback - Revised - July 16, 2026
Draft RICA Feedback - June 19, 2026
Working Group Meetings
Recreation & Tourism Working Group Meeting Recaps
Sierra Jobs First Recreation and Tourism Working Group - Jul. 20, 2026
Sierra Jobs First Recreation and Tourism Working Group - Jun. 15, 2026
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- Project Presentation and Interviews - Arts, Culture & Placemaking
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Sierra Jobs First Recreation and Tourism Working Group - May. 18, 2026
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- Project Presentation and Interviews - Workforce Development
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Sierra Jobs First Recreation and Tourism Working Group - Apr. 20, 2026
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- Project Presentation and Interviews - Climate Resiliency
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Sierra Jobs First Recreation and Tourism Working Group - Mar. 16, 2026
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- Project Presentation and Interviews - Regional Branding & Identity
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Sierra Jobs First Recreation and Tourism Working Group - Feb. 23, 2026
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- Project Presentations and Interviews - Policy Barriers
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Sierra Jobs First Recreation and Tourism Working Group - Jan. 20, 2026
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- Project Presentations and Interviews - Inventory Asset Mapping
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- Breakout Room One Whiteboard
- Breakout Room Two Whiteboard
- Breakout Room Three Whiteboard
- Breakout Room Four Whiteboard
Sierra Jobs First Recreation and Tourism Working Group - Nov. 17, 2025
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- Project Presentations and Interviews - Governance
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- Breakout Room One Whiteboard: Mission Statement
- Breakout Room Two Whiteboard: Regional Recreation Entity Role
- Breakout Room Three Whiteboard: Tribal Engagement
- Breakout Room Four Whiteboard: Regional Recreation Entity Components
Sierra Jobs First Recreation and Tourism Working Group - Apr. 17, 2025
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- April Working Group Summary & Results
- April Working Group Meeting Recap
Sierra Jobs First Recreation and Tourism Working Group - Apr. 10, 2025
Sustainable Recreation & Tourism Activation Plan - June 2025
As required by California Jobs First and the state of California, MLTPA and Sierra Focus Media worked together as the Recreation and Tourism Industry Sector Coordinators to draft and deliver the Activation Plan for the Recreation and Tourism industry sector for the Eastern Sierra Jobs First Region.
Sierra Jobs First Project Website
Sierra Jobs First has an official website managed by the Sierra Business Council for the state of California identified "Eastern Sierra Region" which includes Alpine, Amador, Calaveras, Inyo, Mariposa, Mono, and Tuolumne Counties. The most current documents and information are available here.
Last Updated August 4, 2026
This project was funded by Sierra Jobs First and created to support the initiative’s mission of creating a community-led, climate-neutral, inclusive future for our industry in the Sierra region. Through our partnership with Sierra Business Council, regional conveners and fiscal administrators for California Jobs First in the Sierra region, we provided industry-specific assistance that supported job growth, inclusive workforce development, and economic resilience, while protecting our region’s natural lands and vibrant communities.
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