Wildfire

Chelan County Holding Meeting On Wildfire Mitigation Project
Chelan County Holding Meeting On Wildfire Mitigation Project
Chelan County Holding Meeting On Wildfire Mitigation Project
Chelan County will be holding a community meeting later this month to inform residents in the Plain and Lake Wenatchee areas about a long-term project to reduce wildfire fuels in the surrounding forests. "Part of the project goals include restoring watershed health and resiliency and improving wildlife habitat and watershed function for about 75,000 acres," explains Chelan County Commiss
DNR Holding Workshops For Contractors In Eastern WA
DNR Holding Workshops For Contractors In Eastern WA
DNR Holding Workshops For Contractors In Eastern WA
The Washington State Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is holding a pair workshops regarding fuel reduction strategies for contractors in Eastern Washington. The workshops are designed to familiarize contractors with the DNR’s 20-Year Forest Health Strategic Plan, which emphasizes forest health and resiliency, as well as reducing the impact of wildfires. "...
DNR Conducting Flying Rehearsal for 2023 Fire Season
DNR Conducting Flying Rehearsal for 2023 Fire Season
DNR Conducting Flying Rehearsal for 2023 Fire Season
The Washington State Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will conduct a wildland fire season flying rehearsal tomorrow (Wednesday, May 17) in Kittitas County. The exercise is scheduled to occur in the Naneum Ridge area north of Ellensburg from noon to 5 p...
Bill to Reduce Wildfire Risk Through Utilities Passed WA House
Bill to Reduce Wildfire Risk Through Utilities Passed WA House
Bill to Reduce Wildfire Risk Through Utilities Passed WA House
A bill aimed at reducing the risk of wildfires through electric utility planning and management practices has been passed by the Washington House. HB 1032 was introduced by 13th District Rep. Tom Dent (R) of Moses Lake, who says it would target several ways to mitigate the risk of wildfires near utility lines in the state...