WILDFIRE MANAGEMENT

Oct 17 2025ENVIRONMENT

Protecting Our Wild Places: Why We Should Care About the Roadless Rule

People across the country, from different backgrounds and political views, agree on one thing: our public lands are precious and need protection. This was clear when millions of acres of public lands were almost sold off in a recent budget proposal. The public spoke up, and the sale was stopped. But the threat to these lands is not over. Right now, the current admin...

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May 30 2025TECHNOLOGY

Drones Take Flight in Kelowna's Firefighting Future.

Kelowna is taking a big step forward in fighting wildfires. The city's fire department recently got a hands-on look at some cutting-edge drone technology. This isn't just about playing with cool gadgets; it's about saving lives and homes. The tech comes from a local company called FireSwarm Solutions. They showed off their drones during a training session on May 28....

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