“The loss of red-card holders threatens public safety, undercuts local economies and undermines years of local wildfire prevention efforts. We urge you to restore the Forest Service red-card holders without delay.”
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Former White River boss fears for future of public lands amid drastic budget, staffing cuts
The White River was down 27 or 28 positions since Jan. 1, 2025, and just over 50 fewer positions in the past 12 months.
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Fighting fire with collaboration
“All of us in the valley are doing work, but we kind of get in our own silos. The collaborative allows us to come together, so we know where people are working, and if there’s an opportunity to partner, we can pool funding and do cross-boundary work.”