The San Juan Headwaters Forest Health Partnership hosted a tour of West Fork Fire. The tour included presentations from the Rio Grande Watershed Emergency Action Committee, representatives from the San Juan National Forest, and representatives from the Rio Grande National Forest. To see a little of what was seen on the tour click on the link below.
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On Thursday, June 21, at 3 p.m., the San Juan National Forest (SJNF) will re-open to the public by rescinding the Stage 3 Closure Order that has been in place since June 12. Read more HERE.
BAYFIELD, Colorado – August 16, 2017 – FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Firefighters worked until after dark last evening conducting firing operations and monitoring the progress of the 842 Fire. After several days of preparation, everything came together nicely and the goal of safely burning out this final area was met. The 842 Fire has increased to…
The USFS is proposing to burn 400 acres in Brockover Mesa between October 17 and 19 if weather allows. Information will be made available on https://www.fs.usda.gov/alerts/sanjuan/alerts-notices.
Let’s talk about our community and wildfire Wildfire Season is here. Is Pagosa Springs prepared? Join representatives of the Colorado State Forest Service, FireWise of Southwest Colorado, San Juan Headwaters Forest Health partnership, and the United States Forest Service on May 4 from 6:30 to 8:30pm at the Liberty Movie Theatre in Pagosa Springs for…
14 December 2022 Stay up to speed on programs and projects happening in the SJNF as well as information on Forest Service personnel and thoughts on collaboration. The Winter 2022 Edition highlights the RESTORE grant, restoration work on Grasshopper Creek Fen, partnership opportunities, new employee introductions, and updates on landscape-scale collaborative projects. Sign up for…
DOLORES, Colorado – Sept. 9, 2017 – FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Operations went smoothly today on the Draw Fire burning in ponderosa pine forests within containment lines eight miles northeast of Dolores in the San Juan National Forest. The fire was started by lightning earlier this week. Burnout operations are being implemented to keep its growth…