House committee advances bill to fund landscape‑scale forest health projects The House Appropriations Committee voted to report House Bill 78 Do Pass, creating a State Forestry cost‑share program (up to 75%) to fund large, cross‑boundary forest management projects aimed at protecting water supplies, reducing wildfire risk and leveraging federal and private matches.

Wyoming is taking a bold step to protect drinking water and manage wildfire risks with a new cost-share program that could save millions!

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Forest Service outlines fuel-reduction plans in Trinity County; 75,000 acres targeted and prescribed burns underway U.S. Forest Service District Ranger Tara Jones told the Trinity County Board that multiple community risk reduction projects are in planning or NEPA stages, about 75,000 acres are targeted across projects, and 825 acres have been treated with prescribed fire so far. Jones also flagged timber sales offered under emergency authority that are currently being litigated.

Tara Jones reveals ambitious wildfire risk-reduction plans targeting 75,000 acres in Trinity County, but ongoing litigation could impact progress.

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Taos County details wildfire-risk work, highlights local crews and Good Neighbor Agreement Taos County officials told commissioners Dec. 2 that since 2022 the county has attracted roughly $5.3 million for forest restoration and wildfire-risk projects, used Good Neighbor Authority agreements to expand local contracting and volunteer crews, and is asking commissioners to help extend work into under-served watersheds.

Taos County has leveraged over $5.3 million in federal and state funding to tackle wildfire risks, empower local crews, and enhance community resilience through innovative projects.

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Flagstaff reviews draft 2026 federal and state priorities, flags Rio De Flag and housing City staff and lobbying teams briefed the Flagstaff City Council on draft 2026 federal and state priorities, emphasizing continued advocacy for Rio De Flag funding, WRDA authorization, rural housing tools and wildfire/forest health programs; council asked additions on flood/wildfire insurance and HUD continuum‑of‑care protections.

Flagstaff's City Council is set to finalize critical priorities that could transform funding for local projects like the Rio De Flag and affordable housing!

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Placer County parks staff outline fuels‑reduction work, introduce new project manager Staff described an $850,000 general fund allocation for an urban forestry and fuels‑reduction program, introduced new project manager Lauren Catlin and a five‑person fuels crew, and said controlled burn piles and multiple grant‑funded projects are expected next season.

Placer County is investing $850,000 to reduce wildfire risk and enhance safety through an innovative Urban Forestry program led by a new project manager.

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DEP describes $19 million plan for park land management, prescribed fire and cultural restorations Deputy Secretary Brian Bradner told the subcommittee the Florida Park Service received $19,000,000 for land‑management activities for FY25/26, with allocations for fire management, invasive species removal, natural community restoration and cultural resource rehabilitation including the Ormond House project.

Florida's Park Service is set to receive $19 million for critical land management initiatives, including fire management and cultural restorations, impacting millions of visitors and local economies.

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Keystone Policy Center outlines funding-focused wildfire-and-watershed initiative to Forest Health Council panel Julie Shapiro of Keystone Policy Center briefed the Forest Health Council’s legislative committee on a new cross-sector initiative to accelerate sustainable funding, policy fixes and market approaches for wildfire risk reduction and watershed resilience; members questioned ROI figures, prescribed-fire liability and stakeholder outreach.

Julie Shapiro reveals an ambitious new initiative aimed at securing sustainable funding and innovative strategies to combat wildfire risks and enhance watershed resilience across Colorado.

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State’s CoSWAP program reports $40M invested, workforce grant open through Nov. 3 The Colorado Strategic Wildfire Action Program (CoSWAP) reported supporting 117 projects since 2022, contracting roughly 17,000 acres and treating more than 5,000 acres, with over $40 million invested. The workforce development grant is open through Nov. 3; the program will alternate grant cycles annually to fit a $6 million permanent budget.

The Colorado Strategic Wildfire Action Program has made a remarkable impact, investing over $40 million in wildfire risk reduction and opening a vital workforce development grant until November 3!

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Keystone-led wildfire and watershed initiative seeks sustainable public and private funding; committee probes liability and private‑sector outreach Keystone Policy Center’s Julie Shapiro briefed the Forest Health legislative committee on a new Wildfire & Watershed Initiative (Work) aimed at creating sustainable statewide, local and private funding streams and supporting policy, metrics and implementation strategies. Commissioners asked about ROI studies, prescribed‑fire liability and how toeng

A groundbreaking initiative in Colorado aims to secure sustainable funding for wildfire risk reduction and watershed resilience, promising to transform how we approach environmental challenges.

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Committee split on adding "forest health" to Water Development projects; motion fails on tie A proposal to add 'forest health' to projects eligible for the Wyoming Water Development program failed on a 5–5 tie vote after members expressed support for the policy but concern about the funding source. Water Development staff warned of competing demands for limited program funds.

A tie vote in Wyoming's Water Development panel leaves the fate of crucial forest health projects hanging in the balance, raising questions about funding and resource competition.

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Shasta Trinity National Forest initiates multiple wildfire risk reduction projects Forest officials advance several projects to reduce wildfire risks and improve community safety.

Trinity County is taking bold steps to enhance community safety and combat wildfire risks with innovative projects set to change the landscape this summer!

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Sparks City Council approves $29K grant for wildfire risk reduction dumpsters Council approves grant for eight dumpsters to improve wildfire defensible space in Sparks.

Sparks City Council just approved a $29,000 grant to enhance wildfire safety by placing dumpsters for natural vegetation disposal right in your neighborhood!

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Arizona officials highlight SRP's forest thinning success for watershed health SRP's forest thinning initiative improves watershed health and influences federal land management efforts.

Arizona's Fire Preparedness Committee reveals how forest thinning not only combats wildfires but also boosts watershed health—transforming our landscape for the better!

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Southeast Idaho Government Grants Approval for Lava Ranches Fuels Reduction Project Commissioners approve the Lava Ranches fuels reduction project, enhancing regional emergency management efforts.

Bannock County is taking bold steps towards enhanced community safety and wildfire risk reduction with the approval of the Lava Ranches fuels reduction project!

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Supervisor Guerrero honors community leaders at Second District awards event Guerrero announces leadership award recipients celebrating community impact and wildfire recovery efforts.

Supervisor Guerrero shines a spotlight on community spirit, recognizing local heroes while celebrating a successful cleanup that’s making Ventura County safer from wildfires!

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Been busy here working on projects that contribute to landscape #resilience to #wildlandfire and protecting the community🔥 From #wildfireriskreduction projects to reduce fuel through logging and #prescribedfire, collaborating with research agencies to model #wildfire risk

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