Fall workshops, funding opps, Rx fire on private lands, visual smoke management pub, drones and success stories! (Events marked with an asterisk* = SRFSN participation or sponsorship)
Announcements
*Register for 'Bridging the Divide - Managing Forests into the Future' Workshop at Wolf Creek Ski Area Registration is now open!
Learn about our changing forests and join us in a discussion about how our communities can prepare for the future. This event is the third in a series of workshops to address wildfire, watersheds, and future forests and is geared towards scientists, managers, and communities. Register for this workshop
Do you have a 'saw-ready' fire mitigation or forestry project?
Great Outdoors Colorado is now accepting proposals to fund youth corps projects. The goal of this funding opportunity is to employ young adults throughout the state of CO on outdoor recreation and land conservation projects. Proposals are due on September 22, 2016 by 4:00 PM MDT Click here for more information
Proposals sought for Upper Rio Grande Watershed Assessment
The Rio Grande Headwaters Restoration Project is seeking bids for the Upper Rio Grande Watershed Assessment. The assessment will provide a comprehensive document of the ecological condition of the mainstem of the Rio Grande and major tributaries, identify causes of concern, and develop a list of prioritized projects. Proposals are due by August 24, 2016. Click here for more information and to access the RFP
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Person-to-Person Events (Workshops, conferences, field trips, & other in-person events.)
Prescribed Fire on Private Lands Workshop Where: Humboldt County Ag Center, Eureka, CA When: August 30, 2016 - 9:00 am - 4:30 pm PT Details: Informational Flyer- RSVP by August 25th
*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.
2016 Smoke Symposium Where: Long Beach, CA When: November 14 - 17, 2016 Details: Registration is now open!More Information and Registration
Southwest Fire Ecology Conference / Applied Fire Science Workshop Where: Tucson, AZ When: November 28 - December 2, 2016 Details: More Information and Registration
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
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
Predicting climate change impacts on big sagebrush populations: diverse models project similar response to rising temperatures WHEN: November 4, 2016 at 12:00pm MST CONTACT: Webinar Information and Registration
Resources: Publications, Videos, Tools & more...
Source - USDA Smoke Management Photographic Guide: A Visual Aide for Communicating Impacts
White Paper:Collaborating to restore fire adapted landscapes in the Great Plainssummarizes strategies used by the Great Plains Fire Learning Network to increase the level of cooperation and collaboration in fire management between agencies, landowners, non-profits, contractors, and fire departments.
