Wildfire Risk Reduction: Southwest Ecological Restoration Institute

Agency: Department of Agriculture – Forest Service

 

Description:

To enter into an agreement with a Southwest Ecological Restoration Institute to compile and display existing data for hazardous fuel reduction or wildfire prevention treatments and for large wildfires, as well as facilitate coordination and use of existing and future interagency fuel treatment data. The Institute will also publish a report every 5 years showing the extent to which hazardous fuel reduction, wildfire prevention treatments, and previous wildfires affect the boundaries of wildfires.

Bill Section:

40803(c)(8)

Potential Cost:     

$20,000,000

Timeline:

FY22-26

Other TCS Resources:

Clearing the Smoke: A Closer Look at Federal Spending and Programs on Wildfire