Latest News

Gov

How Environmental Activists and Reviews Can Worsen Wildfires

In 2021, several proposed treatment areas burned in large wildfires while facing delays from environmental review and litigation.
Across all mechanical treatment projects, it takes an average of 3.6 years (1,325 days) to move from project initiation to start of treatment. For all prescribed burn projects, the corresponding time averages 4.7 years (1,711 days). It takes longer to begin the treatment as the level of environmental analysis becomes more rigorous.

Read More
Gov

Wildfire Smoke Advisory

Even healthy adults can be affected by smoke. When air quality conditions are “Unhealthy”, everyone should limit prolonged or heavy exertion activities outdoors. Cloth facial coverings that are used to slow the spread of COVID-19 offer little protection against wildfire smoke.

Read More