Get a Sneak Peek at Research Topics for JFSP Grants, Apply for Funding through the Forest Legacy Program, and Catch up on the Latest Research!
(Events marked with an asterisk* = SRFSN participation or sponsorship)
Announcements
Potential Topics for Upcoming JFSP Grants
The Joint Fire Science Program released a Notice of Intent to request proposals through one or more Funding Opportunity Notice (FON) announcements from September 16, 2016 through November 17, 2016. Click here for the full announcement, including details about potential research topics (or copy this URL into your browser: http://www.firescience.gov/documents/NOI_FY17_potential_FON_topics_Final.pdf)
Submit an Abstract for the 2016 American Geophysical Union Meeting
There will be a session focused on the challenges of wildfire, water quality, and water treatment. For more information about this meeting and instructions on submitting an abstract, click here. Abstracts are due by August 3, 2016
CSFS Grants for Forest Management Available
The Colorado State Forest Service announced that they are now accepting proposals from landowners to receive financial assistance through the Forest Legacy Program. Click here for more information about this funding opportunity. The application deadline is July 29, 2016.
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Person-to-Person Events (Workshops, conferences, field trips, & other in-person events.)
Ute Prayer Tree Presentation Where: Perry Park CC - 7047 Perry Park Blvd, Larkspur, CO When: July 31, 2016 from 1:30 - 3:00 PM MST Details: Informational Flyer, more information and book here ( or copy this URL: http://www.treefarmer.com/images/2016/Ute%20Tree%20Presentation%202016July31.pdf) *The speaker is interested in talking with people who are planning to do fire mitigation and other forest management activities.
Rio Grande Basin Wood Utilization Workshop Where: 8805 Independence Way, Alamosa, CO When: August 4, 2016 Details: Informational Flyer To register, contact Bonnie Asplin at 719-657-2827
*Western Regional Extension Forestry Meeting Where: Park City, Utah When: August 8 - 10, 2016 Contact: Information and Registration
*Bridging the Divide - Managing Forests into the Future Meeting Where: Wolf Creek Ski Area - Pagosa Springs, CO When: September 9: 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm MTS Details:Informationand Registration *Registration Note: Click on 'Continue registration as new account' at the bottom of the page if you do not have a preexisting login.
US Drought Monitoris a weekly map of drought conditions that is based on measurements of climatic, hydrologic and soil conditions, as well as reported impacts and observations from over 350 contributors across the country.
Webinars and On-Line Learning
Regional Haze Rule - Public Webinar on Draft Guidance WHEN: July 27, 2016 from 12:30 pm - 2:00 pm MST CONTACT: Access the webinar archives here.
Firewise's 'Ask An Expert' Virtual Workshop - Home Ignition Zones WHEN: August 16, 2016 at 3:00pm MDT CONTACT:Webinar Information and Registration
Wildfire, Erosion, and Deposition Across the Western United States WHEN: August 30, 2016 at 12:00pm MST CONTACT: Webinar Information
Video:In this video Dr. Patricia Champ, a Research Economist at RMRS, discusses how a collaborative research partnership called WIRE is bringing social data into the dialogue about wildfire management decision-making.
