The Coalition has been hard at work to bring you resources and events that address foundational knowledge regarding fire ecology, water resources, wildlife and forest restoration. Check out available materials and events below and online at www.santafefireshed.org.
Recently Published Briefing Papers
The Coalition is releasing a series of eight briefing papers in 2018 that will address foundational knowledge of fire ecology, wildlife and water resources. The first two recently published papers are available here.
Upcoming Coalition Events
Our first 2018 seminar was last night at REI. Sandra Imler-Jacquez, USFS, and Alan Barton, New Mexico Forest & Watershed Restoration Institute, presented on Demystifying NEPA. We had an engaging conversation afterwards with many great questions from the public.
April 18th
Come visit the Coalition at the next seminar on April 18th at 6pm at REI on smoke impacts. Josh Hall the Air & Water Quality Specialist for the US Forest Service will present on the difference between wildfire and prescribed fire smoke and their impacts, and Sam Berry from the Forest Stewards Guild will present an opportunity to rent a HEPA filter for free for people with smoke sensitivity.
May 2nd
Royce Fontenot, a Senior Service Hydrologist for NOAA/National Weather Service (NWS) will present on post-wildfire flooding, debris flow and flash flooding, and how to get the NWS warnings.
Mannie Lopez with the U.S Geological Survey will present on post fire flooding in Santa fe Municipal watershed.
For more information on upcoming coalition events, click here.
Other upcoming events
April 11th
This Wednesday the Wildland Urban Fire Summit is hosting FREE community event presented on April 11th at The Lodge for a Fire Adapted Communities presentation, networking, and a reception with a cash bar and provided hors d'oeuvres. Please RSVP if you plan on attending this event.
Multiple dates in April
New Mexico State Forestry is offering a plethora of wildfire workshops throughout the State to address questions, solutions and actions concerning wildfire preparedness, mitgation and management.
We hope to see you at one of these events soon!