CWSF Newsletter | April 2022
Organizational Highlights
Reminder - 2022 CWSF/WFLC Spring Meeting
The 2022 Council of Western State Foresters (CWSF) Spring Meeting will take place at Kansas State University in Manhattan, KS on Tuesday, May 17 from 8:00 a.m. to Wednesday, May 18 at 12:30 p.m. View CWSF meeting details. The 2022 Western Forestry Leadership Coalition (WFLC) Spring Meeting will immediately follow from Wednesday, May 18 at 12:30 p.m. to Thursday, May 19 at 4:00 p.m. View WFLC meeting details.
 
Please note that both meetings are taking place in-person and that attendance is limited to CWSF State Foresters and their representatives, USDA Forest Service WFLC members, and invited partners. If you have any questions, please reach out to Halie Miyazawa.
Forest Legacy Program Workshop
WFLC and the USDA Forest Service recently collaborated to host a workshop on writing proposals for the Forest Legacy Program. This webinar included a panel of presenters that shared valuable information, as well as tips and tricks for writing project briefs. 

The webinar was recorded and can be found on the WFLC website. If you have any questions or would like access to the presentations, please contact Halie Miyazawa.
Policy Update
Federal land management agencies, in coordination with states and other partners, are continuing to work on the implementation of the historic Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. This month, major announcements were made by both the U.S. Department of the Interior and the USDA Forest Service on strategies and specific investments to combat the wildfire crisis. The President’s budget request for fiscal year 2023 was released.
Meet a Forester
Joe Tyler

This month, we are pleased to feature Chief Joe Tyler, Director & Fire Chief of the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE).  
News and Notes from Our Members and Partners
Job Opportunities
Looking for a job opportunity in forestry? Find your next position in western forestry on the CWSF job blog.

If you would like to submit a job posting, please email Halie Miyazawa.
Meetings Calendar
See the calendar of meetings and events hosted by CWSF/WFLC and partner organizations.
Call for Collaborative Forest Landscape Restoration Program Proposals
A request for proposals is now open for new Collaborative Forest Landscape Restoration Program (CFLRP) projects for funding beginning in fiscal year 2023. CFLRP was created by Congress in 2009 to enhance forest health, reduce the risk of catastrophic wildfires, and support economic well-being in rural communities. Through a competitive process, CFLRP selects collaborative, landscape-scale restoration projects to receive 10-year funding. Visit the CFLRP website to review eligibility criteria.
2022 Wildfire Mitigation Awardees
The Wildfire Mitigation Awards committee has named the individuals and organizations chosen to receive the 2022 Wildfire Mitigation Awards. This year’s recipients have earned the highest commendation for innovation and leadership in wildfire mitigation. Recipients from the western region include:
  • Paul Cada, Vail Fire and Emergency Services | Vail, CO
  • Jonathan Riley, Chelan Fire District 1 | Wenatchee, WA
  • Tahoe Fire and Fuels Team, Lake Tahoe Basin | NV and CA
  • Schelly Olson, Grand Fire Protection District 1 | Granby, CO 

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