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From air quality concerns to evacuations, wildfires impact pretty much everyone. We've rounded up some resources to make sure you're prepared as we head into Idaho's wildfire season.

Boise Official: U.S. Wildfire Policy Lacks Focus

Andrus Center for Public Policy

The wildfires burning here in the West recently led the New York Times to ask this question: Does the government cause or prevent wildfires?

The Times invited eight people to weigh-in on fire policy. One of them was Marc Johnson of Boise. He's president of the Andrus Center for Public Policy.

Johnson says the government’s plan needs to be more focused.  Click 'Listen' to hear his comments.

Read Johnson's opinion piece here.

 

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