Fire has consumed more than 340,000 acres. The Hermits Peak Fire in New Mexico has been reviewed by the U.S. Forest Service which has determined that errors occurred…
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Wildfires Blaze Across Five States
More than 33 large wildfires char more than 1 million acres. A record-setting heatwave and sustained dry, windy conditions contributed to more than 33 large fires across five…
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President Commits Funding for New Mexico Wildfire Recovery
Makes announcement during trip to Santa Fe. In April of this year, two prescribed burns made by the U.S. Forest Service became out of control, driven by drought…
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West and Midwest at Risk of Summer Blackouts
Insufficient operating reserves for peak demands. The North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC), is warning that electricity customers across the nation face a heightened risk of power outages…
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HUD Approves New Mexico Disaster Assistance
Provides funding and 90-day foreclosure moratorium. The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has announced the availability of emergency assistance for those affected by wildfires in New…
Read MoreFEMA Accepting Applicants for Wildfire Commission
New group will recommend strategies for wildfire federal policy. The Interior, Agriculture, and Homeland Security Departments announced that the new Wildland Fire Mitigation and Management Commission is now…
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President Approves State of Emergency for Colorado Wildfires
Federal aid made available to supplement recovery. President Biden declared a state of emergency for Boulder County, Colorado, after nearly 1,000 homes have been destroyed by a wildfire…
Read MoreNew Wildfire Commission Established
Interior Department creates it as a provision of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law The Department of the Interior announced last week the establishment of the new Wildland Fire Mitigation…
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Interior Moves Ahead With Plans To Safeguard Habitats
Scientific research aids in protecting sage grouse habitat. The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) within the Interior Department is moving forward with the amended 2015 plans to protect…
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USDA Announces 2022 Wood Innovation Grants
U.S. Forest Service organizes program for sustainability and climate. This week Department of Agriculture Deputy Secretary Jewel Bronaugh announced new funding totaling $13 million for the Wood Innovations…
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