Events
Wildfire smoke: Knowns and unknowns
Webinar recording. Topic: Wildfire Smoke and Human Health - The Knowns and the Unknowns Presenter: Sarah Henderson How does wildfire smoke affect our health? Learn about what’s in wildfire smoke, the impacts on health, the evidence gaps, and effective health protection strategies. Presented by Dr. Sarah Henderson, Scientific Director of Environmental Health Services at BCCDC…
National Native Seed Virtual Conference
View conference website. The National Native Seed Conference (NNSC) is excited to announce a virtual conference in 2024! The NNSC connects research, industry, land management, and restoration professionals, providing the premier opportunity to develop relationships and share information about the collection, research and development, production, and use of native plant materials. Our next event will…
Science to support the social aspects of wildfire crisis work
Webinar recording. Land management-focused panel discussion hosted by the USDA Forest Service Rocky Mountain Research Station. Join us for a live virtual panel session with social scientists and communicators in a conversation about public perceptions and social acceptance associated with Wildfire Crisis planning and implementation. This facilitated panel discussion will be guided by your questions.
Mental health and resiliency of mission critical teams
Webinar recording. Topic: Resiliency and Residual in Mission Critical Roles Join Preston Cline as he discusses the importance of protecting your mental health and building resilience when working in mission critical roles, especially during challenging situations like wildland fires.
What is the WUI (Wildland Urban Interface)
Webinar recording. Learn what agencies mean when they reference the WUI, its defining characteristics, and the unique challenges of living in these areas, particularly in Nevada. Discover the responsibilities that come with living in the WUI and explore the wealth of resources available to mitigate wildfire risks. Whether you're a resident, stakeholder, or rightsholder, watch…
Wildfire and resilient landscapes: New tools for detailed analyses
Webinar recording. Webinar sessions will be half presentation and half question and answer. All presenters are scientists at the Rocky Mountain Research Station.
Occupational health exposures of wildland firefighters
Webinar recording. Topic: Firefighter Exposures and Efficacy of Interventions Presenter: Paul White Delve into the unique health exposures faced by firefighters and learn about the current state of research on the effectiveness of interventions to mitigate exposure. Paul White will share valuable insights into improving occupational safety and health outcomes for firefighters.
USGS Ecological Site Group Fire and Fuels Workshop
You're invited to join this USGS-led workshop developing Ecological Site Group State and Transition Models with a focus on Fire and Fuels across the upper Colorado Plateau. There is no registration or attendance fee. Please fill out this form to be included in future emails with details and pre-workshop materials. Dates and Locations Salt Lake…
Post-wildfire recovery through the principles of engineering with nature
Webinar recording. The Santa Clara Canyon in northern New Mexico suffered near total scorching during the Las Conchas Wildfire, a burn which drastically changed the environment and sediment stability of the canyon. After the fire, a 1% chance rain event exhibited a 400% increase in peak flow conditions when compared to pre-fire conditions due to…
Reflections from 20 years examining the social dynamics of fire management
Webinar recording. Sarah McCaffrey, retired in 2022 after 20 years as a fire social scientist with the US Forest Service where her research focused on understanding the social dynamics of fire management. This included research projects that examined the role of risk perception and risk attitudes, social acceptability of prescribed fire, homeowner mitigation decisions, evacuation…