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link to AI model predicts wildfire spread with satellite imagery

AI model predicts wildfire spread with satellite imagery

An artificial intellignence model developed by University of Southern California researchers predicts wildfire spread using satellite imagery.

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link to Wildfire update for the Colorado River Basin states

Wildfire update for the Colorado River Basin states

Wildfires in Arizona, New Mexico, and California are being fought by over 2,330 personnel, with June's wildfire potential above normal in Arizona and New Mexico.

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link to Report finds that summer wildfires are affecting snowpack

Report finds that summer wildfires are affecting snowpack

A new study reveals that summer wildfires in the western high country are negating the impact of snowmelt in drought-stricken areas.

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link to New Mexico’s water quality, ecosystems impacted by wildfire

New Mexico’s water quality, ecosystems impacted by wildfire

Having experienced drought and one of the worst fire seasons on record, New Mexico will face effects on its ecosystems for the next several years.

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link to Forests a theme of administration’s Earth Day actions

Forests a theme of administration’s Earth Day actions

With wildfires blazing in the Southwest, this year's presidential Earth Day executive order focused heavily on forest management. The Biden Administration has pledged billions in infrastructure funds...

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link to More than 20 wildfires burn in Arizona, forcing forest closures

More than 20 wildfires burn in Arizona, forcing forest closures

More than 20 wildfires are blazing across Arizona, forcing the closure of some federal forests. Of the drought-stricken western states, Arizona has had more large fires burning than in any other...

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  1. Deborah on New national map opens water well data to the publicOctober 22, 2025

    This map is an excellent tool to start. I'm not sure how thorough it is but I've found quite a…

  2. Helen Ck on New national map opens water well data to the publicOctober 22, 2025

    We are a democracy. We share the land and its resources. The system works FOR us and we demand transparency.

  3. Helen Ck on Water rights? Utah moves to clarify ownership of geothermal resourcesOctober 22, 2025

    Until we acknowledge the wisdom of the first people's , and recognize that the land and all below and above…

  4. Deborah on Humans, not climate, have drained Tucson’s aquifersOctober 18, 2025

    Interesting. I have read that, but I agree that a lot of our problems are based on overuse. Thanks for…

  5. Jim Garing on Humans, not climate, have drained Tucson’s aquifersOctober 18, 2025

    These conclusions rhyme with the conclusions in "The West Without Water" by Malamud and Ingram, who have made a case…

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