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WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced a series of initiatives last week aimed at bolstering wildfire prevention, improving forest health, expanding domestic timber production, and supporting …
USDA Unveils Major Investments in Forest Resilience, Wildfire Preparedness, and Agricultural Disaster Relief Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) released a series of updates last week addressing public health, environmental policy, and food supply security. The announcements included confirmation of a …
USDA Announces New Health, Land, and Veterinary Initiatives Amid Traveler-Linked New World Screwworm Case Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — In a continued effort to preserve America’s forested landscapes while promoting economic development in rural communities, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced a $106 million investment …
USDA Invests $106 Million to Protect Working Forests Across Eight States Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Forest Service, under the Department of Agriculture, has released the final environmental impact statement and draft record of decision for the proposed Resolution Copper Mining Project. …
Resolution Copper Mining Project Advances with Key Environmental Approvals Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — A groundbreaking initiative to safeguard America’s forests and revitalize rural economies has been unveiled by U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack. Backed by $220 million from …
USDA Launches $220M Program to Transform Rural Timber Industry and Safeguard Forests Read More
MONT ALTO, PA — Mont Alto State Park recently hosted a special celebration marking the 80th birthday of Smokey Bear, a figure synonymous with wildfire prevention and conservation education. Pennsylvania …
Celebrate with a Legend: Smokey Bear Turns 80 and the Party’s Just Getting Started! Read More
OLYMPIC VALLEY, CA — During the Western Governors’ Association meeting on June 11, 2024, Deputy Secretary of Agriculture Xochitl Torres Small announced a substantial $66 million investment aimed at reducing …
USDA Invests $66 Million to Combat Wildfire Risk and Improve Forest Health Read More CLE ELUM, WA — Deputy Secretary of Agriculture Xochitl Torres Small recently announced a new partnership between the USDA Forest Service and various states. This initiative aims to conserve nearly …
USDA Announces Major Conservation Effort for U.S. Forests Read More
DELAWARE — In honor of Smokey the Bear’s 80th birthday, the United States Forest Service and state library systems nationwide, including those in Delaware, are participating in the Smokey Bear …
Smokey Bear Reading Challenge Ignites a Love of Nature in Delaware’s Young Readers Read More