The passage of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law in November 2021 provides a great opportunity to more fully implement the National Cohesive Wildfire Strategy. An example includes the establishment of the Community Wildfire Defense program with $1 Billion in funding over 5 years. In addition, increased improvements to the Wildfire Risk to Communities mapping portal provide great opportunities for communities to learn their level of risk and steps for mitigation.
Presenter: Clint Cross – Assistant Director, Landscapes and Partnerships, Forest Service WO Fire and Aviation
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