Hi FACNM Members,
As we focus on incremental progress toward wildfire preparedness, it is important to stop along the way to appreciate our successes. This week I want to focus on a couple successes that are connected to our work in the Fire Adapted Learning Network.
This Wildfire Wednesdays features:
Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham signs House bill 57, improving forest management and helping NM avoid catastrophic wildfires.
Success story written by FAC leader Mary Jo Wallen about the Timberlake Fire Mitigation Committee in their implementation of a community chipper day.
After the Flames webinar: Understand Post-Fire Flood Risk Before the Fire
Best,
Gabe
Gov. signs bipartisan measure to improve forest management, help N.M. avoid catastrophic fires
Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham on Thursday signed into law House Bill 57, an important environmental measure that will help the state improve forest management amid a changing climate through prescribed burns, which will contribute to lessening the risk of catastrophic wildfire.
“The Prescribed Burning Act is an important proactive action for our state to ensure our forests and watersheds provide clean water and other benefits for future generations – while recognizing and mitigating the impacts of a changing climate,” said Gov. Lujan Grisham.
To read the full release, click here
Adapting for Success: Timberlake Ranch Community Chipper Day
Sometimes things don’t go as planned. This was the case when the Timberlake Ranch set out to complete a community chipper day through an National Fire Protection Association grant for wildfire preparedness day events. Still, members of the Timberlake Fire Mitigation Committee adapted their plans and were able to remove thinning slash from their community by partnering with Ramah Navajo.
To read the full story by FACNM leader Mary Jo Wallen, click here.
After the Flames Webinar: Assisting Communities to Understand Post-Fire Flood Risk Before the Fire
YOU DON'T HAVE TO WAIT TO START PLANNING
April 5th 2021 12:30 – 3:30pm mst,
Join experts from the Enginuity Engineering Solutions for a discussion of – What information is available to plan for post-fire flooding?
How to update that information
How to use publicly available models
Use assessments to understand values at risk
Click here to learn more and to register.