Tag: wildfire

November 9, 2017

Congress works to address growing concern over wildfires

This year nearly 52,700 wildfires have already burned over 8.8 million acres. The recent, devastating fires in California led to 23 deaths, burned 245,000 acres, and destroyed over 8,700 structures....

July 27, 2017

Valles Caldera National Preserve: Ecological jewel and super volcano

Sitting at 8,500 feet in the remote Jemez Mountains less than two hours from downtown Albuquerque, the Valles Caldera National Preserve sweeps across thousands of grassland acres dotted with grazing...

September 23, 2016

JWM study: Where do California spotted owls forage?

California spotted owls have been declining for two decades — largely due to habitat loss from logging. In addition, a warming climate has brought with it more severe droughts and...

March 11, 2016

Budget hearing: Wildfires a priority for US Forest Service

As the appropriations season for fiscal year (FY) 2017 ramps up in Washington, Congressional subcommittees in both the House and Senate are holding hearings to discuss and dissect the President’s budget request. Every...