KCRW的动态

How can LA rebuild from the fires—not just to restore what was lost, but to create a stronger, more resilient future? Check out the blog from LA Waterkeeper's Associate Director, Kelly Shannon McNeill, offering a few ideas on what's next for the future of Los Angeles – what's been helpful, what definitely hasn’t, and how LA can lay the foundation for a stronger, more climate-resilient future. https://lnkd.in/gm5CQtnV #climatechange #climateresilience #wildfires #water #lafires

Our thoughts are with those affected by the recent wildfires. At Fecon, we’re committed to continuing our work with landowners and communities to reduce fire risk through proactive vegetation management. By safely mulching overgrowth and removing excess fuel, we can create healthier landscapes and help prevent the spread of wildfires. Together, let’s take the steps needed to protect what matters most. Learn More: https://loom.ly/-dyRWoA #Fecon #VegetationManagement #FuelReduction #FirePrevention #Mulching #LandClearing

When politics and disaster collide, communities suffer.?While elected officials play political games, everyday Angelenos are left to bear the burden—facing displacement, environmental hazards, and uncertainty about their futures. This is not a time for partisan maneuvering or empty rhetoric. It is a time for action, rooted in science, equity, and the safety and wellbeing of our communities. Read more hot takes on misinformation, why we must put people over politics and how we rebuild with resilience after the LA Fires.

Looks like a potentially great venue to get (some) questions answered put on by KCRW w/ Los Angeles County Department of Public Health & .Andrew Whelton. on Monday night. On the following questions and maybe more: How soon can the cleanup from LA’s wildfires begin? How long will it take? Can it be done safely and equitably? How can I monitor the impact on air and water around me? What about the beaches? How will local officials decide where to start and how to prioritize what gets cleaned up first? Can we get transparency on their decisions? https://lnkd.in/gNEdD3Ze

The Grandfather, Appalachian, and Pisgah (GAP) Restoration Project is a large-scale, ambitious plan that has brought the community and more than 20 partner organizations together to improve the health of the forest and reduce wildfire risk in Western North Carolina. These goals will be met using two main tactics: controlled burning and vegetation management. Controlled burning helps reduce the buildup of fuels on the forest floor, which is a significant risk for wildfires. Vegetation management focuses on bringing back species such as oaks and hickories, which are an important food source for animals and use four times less water than the maples and poplars, which are replacing them. Oaks and hickory are more resilient to rising temperatures and fill a very important ecological niche. Drought conditions and fire suppression have increased wildfire risks and changed the makeup of our forests, and this project is focused on tackling these issues. The Nature Conservancy (TNC) has played a key role in gathering and analyzing data to inform the GAP project. We are excited about this project and encourage the community to get involved by participating in the comment period. Tap the link to learn more https://lnkd.in/e8zCyqdQ ?? Dennis Oakley

As we enter a new year, the fight to protect our rivers has already come with a number of challenges. We remain deeply committed to protecting the Nolichucky River (NC/TN) from damage caused by the reckless reconstruction of a railway in the wake of Hurricane Helene. CSX Transportation, a $62 billion railroad company, has been mining rock from the Nolichucky River—a public waterway—to rebuild its privately owned rail bed within the Wild and Scenic-eligible river gorge. In partnership with the Southern Environmental Law Center we have filed a lawsuit to compel the regulatory agencies overseeing CSX to enforce environmental regulations and stop the corporation from further harming the river as it rebuilds its railway. CSX’s actions have threatened sensitive species, degraded recreational opportunities, and further harmed the local economy, which has struggled since CSX eliminated hundreds of jobs in the area in 2015. This fight is about protecting the Nolichucky River and standing in solidarity with a rural community against exploitation by powerful outside interests. (There is an action alert and opportunity to lend your voice to this issue in the link below) Meanwhile, disappointing news out of the Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forests in Idaho last week signals a concerning trend in forest management. In its final Forest Management Plan, the US Forest Service stripped interim Wild and Scenic River protections from several cherished rivers, including the upper Lochsa River, Lolo Creek, and the North and South Forks of the Clearwater. These and other waterways vital for their ecological, cultural, and recreational significance, are now vulnerable to extractive industries and other threats. The good news is that we are fired up and taking action. This is the very reason American Whitewater exists: to stand up when rivers and the communities that depend on them are at risk. With your support, we’ve built the expertise, relationships, and grit to meet these moments head-on. We won’t win them all, but your contributions ensure that when we get knocked down, we can roll up and keep battling for the places you love. Thank you for your membership, your generous contributions, and for standing with us as we fight for your favorite rivers. I hope to SYOTR soon. -Clinton Read the entire newsletter and find out how to get involved here: https://lnkd.in/gWkBSxWn

Do you know the term Chop and Drop, aka Large Wood Addition? Check out this article on GoErie.com. WPC Watershed Projects Manager Luke Bobnar explains this stream restoration technique that improves water quality and helps trout thrive. https://bit.ly/46gUdNo

Mexico City strengthens its efforts to prevent and manage forest fires with a new agreement between SEDEMA and CONAFOR. The collaboration focuses on fire prevention, emergency response, and the use of advanced technologies to protect conservation areas and water forests. ?? Read the full article on Mexico Business News. #ForestFirePrevention #Sustainability #Conservation #SEDEMA #CONAFOR #FireManagement https://lnkd.in/eV9Qv5-F?

When we explain to stakeholders that Tahoe Lead Removal Project requires approval from 7 federal, state and local #government agencies, we get a range of responses. Questions, some skepticism and occasionally doubt ?? Assumptions are made about timing, efficiency, and perceived difficulty to generate momentum ??? Our experience to date couldn’t be further from those apprehensions! Since formally reaching out in late May, we’ve already had personel from 6 of the 7 agencies engage with us. Furthermore, its gone well beyond just confirming receipt - they’ve provided feedback on our approach, details on precedents, offered to meet in person, and laid out the process in depth with accompanying resources. In short, we’re been blown away! ?? A huge thank you to all the agencies for your time and consideration as our community takes tangible steps to push for the removal of 8+ miles of inactive lead cables in Lake Tahoe. This includes: Tahoe Regional Planning Agency California State Parks State Water Resources Control Board California State Lands Commission California Department of Fish and Wildlife US Army Corps of Engineers USDA Forest Service We know that the road ahead will have plenty of twists and turns as we aim for a Spring 2025 removal. Regardless of those developments, we’ll remain grateful for the collaborative approach of our government partners. We also appreciate all the work done over the years by other parties to prove this project is possible ?? Hopeful that in sharing this outstanding experience that more people won't make assumptions about government engagement, and at least take the steps to reach out. There are many directly applicable resources and projects that already exist. You just may find, as we have, that those serving the public bring significant #management expertise and passion, especially when it comes to #sustainability ?? As you’re interested in learning more about our permitting and advocacy efforts, please don’t hesitate to reach out!

The findings from this study demonstrate that prescribed fire is not just a tool for conservation and restoration efforts; it’s a game-changer in reducing wildfire damages and losses to valued resources https://lnkd.in/gPByyh85