National Association of State Foresters Weekly Newsletter April 2, 2021
In Your State
As climate change increases Alaska's wildfire risk, power companies say California-style blackouts could arrive in Alaska [Energy Central]
Downed power lines started the McKinley Fire in mid-August 2019. Within 24 hours, the fire had destroyed 52 homes, three businesses and 84 other structures. No one was killed, but hundreds of people had to suddenly flee, and the state spent almost $15 million trying to extinguish it.
More from Alaska:
Alaska Division of Forestry: Melting snow brings fire risk, burn permits required starting Thursday [Alaska's News Source]
Washington DNR hopeful proactive wildfire management money will pass Legislature [Inlander]
Both chambers of the Legislature have included $125 million for the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) in their budget proposals to pay for wildfire response, forest restoration and community resilience projects.
More from Washington:
Biochar project could lead to big benefits for North Central Washington [The Star]
