Comparing Air Quality and Public Health Impacts from Prescribed Fire and Wildfire Smoke

Living with Fire Virtual Shared Learning Series 2021: Comparing Air Quality and Public Health Impacts from Prescribed Fire and Wildfire Smoke

November 30, 2021, 11:00am - 12:00pm MST.

Brought to you by the Western Region of the Wildland Fire Leadership Council.

Presented by: Jason Sacks, US EPA

Wildfire is a complex environmental challenge that impacts the lives of millions of Americans every year. The EPA just released its report providing information to federal, state, local and Tribal partners and fire organizations to help them make risk management decisions to reduce the impacts of wildfire smoke in their communities. Join the webinar for a conversation with Jason Sacks from the US Environmental Protection Agency to discuss the case studies and their relevance in efforts to increase the use of prescribed fire.