By Chet Wade
The Durango Herald on October 31, 2025
Communities in every corner of the country – especially those in Western Colorado – have felt the heavy consequences of intense wildfire seasons. Bipartisan legislation like the Fix Our Forests Act can help address some of the core issues states are facing, including federal land management and collaboration with federal agencies.
Misconceptions around certain provisions of the bill, like the ones in a recent opinion piece (Herald, Oct. 15), are hindering progress by overlooking a critical reality: Effective wildfire fuel management around grid infrastructure is an essential measure to safeguard both our communities and federal lands. ….
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Chet Wade, Communications Director, Partners in Wildfire Prevention
