Posts Tagged ‘U.S. Forest Service’
Citizens Sought for National Forest Resource Advisory Committee
The U.S. Forest Service is looking to fill vacancies on an advisory committee. The committee covers a wide array of interests – from recreation, to archaeology to wildlife – across the Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest.
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U.S. Forest Service Fire Hire Taking Applications For Next Year’s Fire Season
Are you committed, hardworking and would enjoy being outside fighting fires? If so, the U.S. Forest Service just might have an opening for you. Marcus Bellissimo has the details.
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Study: West Should Look to Southeast’s Prescribed Burn Model
Over the past decade, Southeastern states used more than twice the amount of prescribed burns as the rest of the country. Eric Tegethoff reports during that same period, they also saw fewer acres burned due to wildfires.
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With High Wildfire Risk, City of Leavenworth Asking Residents to Build Defensible Spaces
After a federal study last year put Leavenworth at the top of the list for wildfire risk among Pacific Northwest communities, the City is asking residents to take action. Leavenworth Mayor Cheri Farivar joined Dan Langager on KOHO 101 to talk about a presentation yesterday from the U.S. Forest Service and what homeowners should do…
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Building Fire-Resilient Communities Topic of Leavenworth Meeting April 3
For landowners in the Upper Wenatchee Valley, wildfire prevention is fundamental as we enter the summer months. A meeting tomorrow seeks to pair landowners with wildfire prevention programs offered through various agencies and organizations. Marcus Bellissimo has more.
Read More2019 Legislature: Sen. Hawkins on Community Forest Projects Bill
12th District Senator Brad Hawkins joins Dan Langager every Tuesday on the KOHO Morning Show during the 2019 legislative session in Olympia. Today Hawkins talks about a bill he’s sponsoring that would create the Community Forest Grant Program and Community Forestland Account, authorizing state and local agencies, tribes, and qualified nonprofit organizations to apply for…
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Application Window Open For Forest Improvement Projects Sought, Proposals Due April 17
For close to 20 years, an annual program has been in-effect that provides funding for projects on or adjacent to forest service lands. The submission window for this year’s project proposals is now open. Marcus Bellissimo reports.
Read MoreFollowing Eight Mile Lake Dam Repairs, Excavator Now Stuck In Alpine Lakes Wilderness
In trying to figure out a solution that deals with multiple agencies, sometimes the best scenario is no action at all. Marcus Bellissimo explains.
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Applications Open Now for Hundreds of Forest Service Jobs in Summer 2019
Summer jobs with the forest service are a great way to build a resume or a career. However, time is of the essence as the window to apply is now through early October. Marcus Bellissimo reports.
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Following Jolly Mt. Fire, Taneum Forest Restoration Project To Improve Forest Resiliency, Aquatic Health
The U.S. Forest Service does not want a repeat of last years last years Jolly Mountain Fire. So they’ve drafted a plan to deal with forest health in the Taneum basin and are asking for the public’s input. Marcus Bellissimo reports.
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Outfitter Guide Draft Decision Balances Wilderness, Visitor Access Forest Service Says
Striking a balance between public access and land preservation is a constant for the U.S. Forest Service. A new draft decision that includes backcountry guides hopes to do just that, as Marcus Bellissimo reports. You can learn more here and submit comments here. Photo: Forest Service / U.S. Dept. of Agriculture
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