WILDFIRE APP ...
WATER QUALITY ...
Wildfires alter stream chemistry for years
Changes result in lower levels of energy sources for organisms living in water
ALERT ...
Western Oklahoma under Red Flag Warning
If the extreme fire weather conditions expand further east, warning could expand
FIRE THREAT ...
Fire danger increases for central, western Okla.
Fire danger significantly increases Tuesday-Thursday in western & central Oklahoma
WILDFIRE ...
Camp Fire illuminates fire preparation needs
Multiple agencies working to understand how such tragedies can be prevented in the future
THE BUZZ ...
Wild bees flock to forests affected by severe fire
Greater abundance of wild bees in areas that experienced moderate & severe forest fires
EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS ...
Forest Service assists with fire response exercise
Firefighters from two counties participate in hazardous fuels mitigation project
FIRE SEASON ...
Fire officials advising safety during high-risk season
Drier period increases chances of wildfires
CONSERVATION WORK ...
USDA invests in conservation projects
Funding to help mitigate wildfire risk, improve water quality, restore forest ecosystems
WILDFIRE MITIGATION ...