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Increasingly destructive wildfires are a major issue in the American West. However, some researchers say that land managers have an unlikely ally in their efforts to confront the crisis: the beaver.
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A report from the Idaho Department of Lands concluded that Idaho Power equipment was the cause of the Valley Fire. The report said a cross arm on an Idaho Power pole broke and likely caused an energized wire to touch the ground.
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Hundreds of workers for state and federal forests in the Southeast have pivoted to helping with hurricane response.
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It’s Friday, which means it's time for our Reporter Roundtable when Idaho Matters gets you up to date on all the news that made headlines this past week.
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As wildfires get more intense, researchers say beavers have a role to play in confronting the crisisBeavers are often seen as pests, but recent research in Idaho suggests they play an important role in helping forests rebound from wildfire by creating “refugia” for plants and animals.
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Without action, the government could shut down after September 30. Along with that, federal wildland firefighters would see the end of temporary raises as large as $20,000.
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It’s Friday, which means it's time for our Reporter Roundtable when Idaho Matters gets you up to date on all the news that made headlines this past week.
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Some Mountain West states are seeing a big boost in federal funding to reduce the risk of wildfire around communities. And one state is putting that chopped wood to good use.
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Colder weather and rainfall are welcome changes for local fire managers but fire season is not over yet. On Tuesday, the Department of Lands took stock of the latest wildland firefighting report.
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It’s Friday, which means it's time for our Reporter Roundtable when Idaho Matters gets you up to date on all the news that made headlines this past week.