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SAN DIEGO, CA — Amid escalating concerns about the nation’s wildfire crisis, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack recently announced a $500 million investment from the Biden-Harris Administration to expand the USDA …
Biden-Harris Administration Pledges $500 Million to Combat Wildfire Crisis, Bolsters National Climate Resilience Read More
DELAWARE — The Delaware Forest Service mobilized a 3-person wildland fire engine crew from Blackbird State Forest on July 28th for a fire assignment to Wawona, California.
Delaware Sends Wildfire Crew to Southern California Read More
This week, areas throughout the MidAtlantic are being impacted by poor air quality. Large uncontrolled wildfires in Nova Scotia have produced a significant smoke plume causing elevated unhealthy fine particles …
Wildfires & Air Quality: How to Keep Your Lungs Safe Read More PENNSYLVANIA — This week, areas throughout the Northeast, including parts of Pennsylvania, are being impacted by poor air quality. Large uncontrolled wildfires in Nova Scotia have produced a significant smoke …
Wildfires in Nova Scotia Cause Poor Air Quality in Pennsylvania – Sensitive Groups Advised to Take Precautions Read More PENNSYLVANIA — Pennsylvanians across the Commonwealth should take extra caution when it comes to generating fire outdoors, as warned by Department of Conservation and Natural Resources Secretary Cindy Adams Dunn. …
Wildfire Risk Higher Than Ever: Secretary Dunn Warns Pennsylvanians Read More PENNSYLVANIA — The Pennsylvania Department of Conservation And Natural Resources announced that the application window is now open for grants to help Pennsylvania’s rural communities increase protection from wildfires.
Pennsylvania Accepting Grant Applications for Volunteer Fire Companies to Increase Protection from Wildfires in Rural Areas Read More
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) recently announced it will invest more than $48.6 million this year through the Joint Chiefs’ Landscape Restoration Partnership for projects that mitigate wildfire risk, improve …
USDA Invests More Than $48 Million in Forest Health Read More
POTTSTOWN, PA — The Norco Fire Company in North Coventry Township, Chester County is the recipient of a $12,500 grant to help fight wildfires in rural areas. The funds will …
Norco Fire Company Receives $12,500 Grant to Fight Wildfires Read More