Colorado's Wildfire Risk Soars with Slashed Workforce

Colorados public lands face a dire situation as the state experiences its worst snowpack in half a century, setting the stage for a devastating wildfire season. The Forest Service and Bureau of Land Management have lost a significant portion of their workforce, with a 26% drop in employees due to job cuts. Two watchdog groups have identified Colorado as the state with the most cuts, warning of a high-risk summer with fewer staff to manage drought and fire threats. The Forest Service is making drastic changes, including moving its main office to Salt Lake City and shutting down regional offices, further straining resources. With fire season approaching and crews stretched thin, Colorados public lands are more vulnerable than ever, leaving communities to prepare for the worst. Support the show:Get a discount at https://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/7293a37d277cff34