Study: Climate Change Responsible For Surge In Wildfires
October 10, 2016 | Amy Quinton
A new study shows that forest fires have doubled in the West because of climate change.
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Audio Tour Describes Biggest Wildfire In Sierra Nevada
June 27, 2016 | Amy Quinton
If you want to learn more about the largest wildfire ever in the Sierra Nevada, the 2013 Rim Fire, the Stanislaus National Forest is providing an audio tour for your drive.
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62,000 Dead Trees Cleared Before Fire Season
May 2, 2016 | Bob Moffitt
State and federal agencies spent much of their fire-prevention efforts this winter clearing dead trees.
Scientists Say Mega-Fires Burning In California
September 15, 2015 | Amy Quinton
Scientists are calling some of the recent wildfires in California the year’s first mega-fires.
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Firefighting Efforts Temporarily Halted By Drone
July 13, 2015
Authorities said a drone temporarily halted air tankers that were fighting a wildfire on the edge of the San Bernardino National Forest.
USDA: Forest Health Can Improve Water Supply
May 18, 2015 | Amy Quinton
A top USDA official recommends forest thinning and controlled burns to prevent catastrophic wildfires. He says those tools could also help provide water.
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California Water At Risk From Abandoned Sierra Nevada Mines
December 8, 2014 | Ed Joyce
Pollution from abandoned mines in the Sierra Nevada could threaten California's primary water supply.
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US Forest Service & Environmentalists Settle Lawsuit
October 23, 2014 | Amy Quinton
A legal battle between conservation groups and the US Forest Service over management of the Sierra Nevada national forests has come to an end. The groups have reached a settlement after nearly a decade.
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Crews Battle Wildfire In The Mount Rose Wilderness Area Near Reno
May 19, 2014 | Ky Plaskon
UPDATE: The fire burning in the Mount Rose Wilderness Area near Reno has burned 760 acres, as of 5:25 p.m.
Tahoe Fire District Needs More Funding To Combat Serious Fire Season
March 19, 2014 | Ky Plaskon
The North Lake Tahoe Fire Protection District has reduced staff dedicated to wildfire prevention.
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