Trump Administration Freezes Wildfire Mitigation Funds, Halting Key Programs
The Trump administration has suspended funding for federal wildfire prevention programs in western U.S. states and paused hiring of seasonal firefighters, citing broad government spending cuts. The freeze impacts
Funding Freeze on Wildfire Prevention: A Crisis Ignites in the West
The Trump administration halted funding for wildfire risk reduction programs, affecting the western U.S. This has led to hiring freezes for seasonal firefighters and uncertainties for organizations like Lomakatsi Restoration Project.
Trump wants states to clean up forests to stop wildfires. But his administration cut off funds
PORTLAND, Ore. — President Donald Trump's administration is holding up money for wildfire mitigation projects funded through legislation championed by his Democratic predecessor, threatening ...
Trump order halts funding to clear wildfire fuels, drawing rebuke from Kelly, Gallego
The Trump administration's review of funds from Biden-era legislation has hit wildfire management projects, angering Democratic western senators
Trump Funding Freeze Halts Wildfire Prevention Work
The reduction in resources for wildfire prevention comes a month after devastating blazes in Los Angeles that are expected to be the costliest in U.S. history, with some expecting losses as high as $35 billion.
Trump wants California and other states to clean up forests to stop wildfires. But his administration cut off funds
President Trump’s administration is holding up money for wildfire mitigation projects funded through legislation championed by his Democratic predecessor, threatening efforts to prevent
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Hirono, colleagues introduce bipartisan bill to promote wildfire mitigation through grazing
Hirono (D-HI) on Friday announced her support for the bipartisan Wildfire Resilience Through Grazing Research Act, introduced ...
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Oregon saw a record wildfire season in 2024. Now, senators warn fire mitigation is at risk
Months after Oregon's historic wildfire season burned nearly two million acres of land, destroyed dozens of homes, and ...
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Mitigation saves residents homes' during major fire
Fire mitigation lessens the threat by reducing the amount of fuel. Recently, the Highland Lakes Fire started as a structural fire and grew quickly to a 166-acre Wildland Fire threatening 700 ...
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Wildfire prevention being stepped up in Bisbee
BISBEE, Ariz. - As Arizona grapples with dry winters, local efforts by Arizona Public Service (APS) and the Bisbee Fire ...
Wildfire mitigation bill could change prevention and liability in Arizona
House Bill 2201 is a wildfire mitigation bill that would require the government, utility companies, fire agencies and others ...
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Regenerative farmers propose using mushrooms for fire mitigation, soil health in Boulder County
Boulder County regenerative farmers and community members gathered Wednesday night to discuss how mushrooms could be used for ...