Chaparral Wisdom
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Category: Fire
Cal Fire Needs to Think Outside the Box, But Can They?
Dear Governor Newsom, The safety of our families and communities depends on your leadership. You have an opportunity to be the first governor to inspire a successful wildfire policy based on science, not one dependent on a bygone era – an era during which… Continue Reading “Cal Fire Needs to Think Outside the Box, But Can They?”
There is hope. While wildfire is inevitable, the destruction of our communities is not.
Here is the letter we just sent to California Governor Gavin Newsom. Dear Governor Newsom, Encouraged by the spirit of hope that your new administration brings to Sacramento, we urge you to take the lead in creating a new wildfire policy based on science… Continue Reading “There is hope. While wildfire is inevitable, the destruction of our communities is not.”
Fire Misconceptions on the Radio
Dear Ms. Madeleine Brand, Thank you for addressing the wildfire crisis in your December 14th Press Play radio show. You asked some excellent questions. In particular, when a couple of your guests advocated for prescribed fire as a way to prevent another devastating Woolsey Fire, you kept… Continue Reading “Fire Misconceptions on the Radio”