The U.S. Forest Service announced a new round of projects aimed at reducing the wildfire risk in Utah and other Western states.
. The areas targeted for work include the central Wasatch, western Uinta and Pine Valley mountains.
She called the new spending “epic” compared to the past four years when $20 million was invested across the entire state. These projects are part of a massive initiative undertaken by the Forest Service to address what it is calling He warned that “draconian” budget cuts floated by some Republicans, who now control the U.S. House, could also undermine the Democratic administration’s plans. The work is projected to cost up to $50 billion. Last year’s climate and infrastructure bills combined directed about $5 billion toward the effort.
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