Wildfire Season Could Come Early To The PNW
In a year that promises dry conditions, preparation is key. Local resources are stepping up their game to tackle potential wildfires.
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Sierra Club Says USFS Move Will Negatively Impact Oregon Forests
As fire season looms, the Forest Service's shake-up is sparking worries about Oregon's forests and the expertise that keeps them safe.
Wyden Demands Wildfire Plan From The Administration
As drought conditions deepen, one senator’s call for action highlights our communities' vulnerability to wildfires.
Wyden, Merkley Announce $49M In Secure Rural Schools Funds
With nearly $49 million on the way, local schools and public safety initiatives are poised for a much-needed lift this fiscal year.
Northwest Projects Receive Funds To Reduce Wildfire Risk
On Tuesday, the USDA announced that the Forest Service is investing $200 million in 58 projects through the Community Wildfire Defense Grant Program.
Comments On Roadless Rule Due By Friday
Last month, Ag Secretary Brooke Rollins announced plans to rescind the 2001 Roadless Rule by opening a public comment period.
Oregon’s Salinas Calls On Administration To Fund Firefighting
On Tuesday, Oregon Representative Andrea Salinas and ten other members of the House Ag Committee sent a letter to President Trump highlighting the harm they say the Administration has done to the U.S. Forest Service.
Land Managers Defend Budget Cuts, Plans to Sell Public Lands
The country’s top land managers testified before U.S. senators last week to defend sweeping budget cuts for the nation’s public lands and a plan to sell 3.3 million acres managed by the Forest Service and Bureau of Land Management so communities can build housing.
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NW Democrats: Administration Has Left Us Under Prepared
Several Senate Democrats say they are concerned that federal staffing cuts could impact firefighting efforts this summer. Senators from Oregon and Washington say some firefighters and support staff are gone from the Forest Service. Oregon’...
Thousands Accept Buyouts at USDA
Thousands of workers have reportedly accepted the Trump administration’s buyout offers at the USDA. E & E News says employees who’ve seen the internal numbers at USDA say the count has reached 3,100 at the Forest Service, 1,200 at the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, and possibly up to 12,000 people through the entire agency. If those numbers hold, ...