Coconino County Thinning Forests to Save Water | Tucson News

Coconino County’s bold forest thinning effort near Arizona Snowbowl is a $3.5 million lifeline for Flagstaff’s water supply and wildfire prevention—targeting dangerously overcrowded forests that could cost billions if left unchecked. With up to 2,000 trees per acre (vs. the healthy 70-80), crews have already cleared 12,000 acres in 18 months, and now helicopters will tackle the toughest spots. The goal? Stop catastrophic fires and floods before they strike—smart, proactive forest management for a safer, drier future. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/9c66d2efe48aea1a