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WASHINGTON, D.C. — A groundbreaking initiative to safeguard America’s forests and revitalize rural economies has been unveiled by U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack. Backed by $220 million from …
USDA Launches $220M Program to Transform Rural Timber Industry and Safeguard Forests Read More
DOVER, DE — The Delaware Prescribed Fire Council is set to host a free “Learn & Burn” workshop to promote understanding and acceptance of prescribed fire as a critical land …
Workshop Aims to Educate on the Benefits of Prescribed Fire Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Following improvements in weather conditions and a significant reduction in wildfire risks, the Pennsylvania Game Commission has officially lifted its temporary ban on building fires on state game …
Ban Lifted: What Recent Rain Means for Fires on Pennsylvania’s Game Lands and Wildlife Protection Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — After a recent spell of wet weather reduced the risk of wildfires, the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) has officially lifted its ban on campfires …
Campfire Ban Lifted in Pennsylvania Parks, But Fire Safety Remains Critical Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — In response to escalating wildfire risks driven by unusually dry conditions across Pennsylvania, the Pennsylvania Game Commission has announced an indefinite ban on the building of fires on …
Emergency Fire Ban Issued: Pennsylvania’s Wildfire Threat Sparks Urgent Action! Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — In response to an alarming surge in wildfire incidents and the prevailing dry conditions, the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) has issued a sweeping ban …
Statewide Campfire Ban Issued as Explosive Wildfire Threat Looms Over Pennsylvania! Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania Drought Task Force has issued a drought watch for 33 counties and elevated the status to a drought warning for Berks and Schuylkill counties, following …
Drought Alert: Pennsylvania’s Water Crisis Spurs Urgent Conservation and Wildfire Warnings Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) has issued a critical advisory urging residents to exercise extreme caution with outdoor fires as the state faces …
Wildfire Alert: Pennsylvania on High Alert as Dry Spell Sparks Emergency Burning Ban! Read More
WEST CHESTER, PA — In response to escalating wildfire threats, the Chester County Commissioners have enacted a 30-day ban on open burning throughout the county, effective immediately. This decisive measure …
Fire Fears Trigger Emergency Burn Ban in Chester County: What You Need to Know Now! Read More WASHINGTON, D.C. — In a decisive move to bolster wildfire prevention efforts, the U.S. Department of Agriculture has announced a substantial $100 million investment in 21 new projects under the …
Can This $100 Million Initiative Transform America’s Wildfire Prevention Strategy? Read More