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🌲 Labor Day Tribute: Honoring the Workforce Building Our Future 🌲

This Labor Day, we honor the workers who are on the front lines of forest resilience, tirelessly combating wildfires and restoring our ecosystems. The roots of Labor Day lie in the fight for fair wages and safe working conditions—values still relevant today as California faces a critical shortfall in its forest restoration workforce. With nearly 9,400 more employees needed to meet wildfire prevention goals, investments in better pay, housing, and mental health care are essential to close the gap and protect our communities​.

Learn more about the challenges and opportunities to building the future of the California Forest Restoration workforce in this policy brief from TNC’s MarketLab here: https://www.scienceforconservation.org/products/Forest-Restoration-Workforce-Development

Let's remember the origins of this holiday and support those who work to keep our forests—and us—safe. 🌲🔥💪

Building California’s Forest Resilience Workforce Wildfires in California, and across the western U.S., are increasing in frequency and severity, threatening both ecosystems and communities. Restoration—a combination of ecological thinning and prescribed fire—is one of the best tools to build forest resilience and prevent catastrophic wildfires...

Have you seen the Analytics Engine’s recently published 23-24 Annual Report? This annual report shows a lot of great progress - especially in notebook and guidance development. We’re proud to have supported some of this amazing work through our partnership with Eagle Rock Analytics.

Check out the report here:https://analytics.cal-adapt.org/docs/Analytics_Engine_Annual_Report_2023-2024.pdf

Learn more about the Analytics Engine here: https://analytics.cal-adapt.org/

Milestone Alert: We have completed Phase I of the Scenario Modeling for the California Wildfire and Forest Resilience Task Force 2025 Action Plan! The coalition of Task Force partners are committed to increasing the pace and scale of treatments across California to restore landscape resilience and protect communities from wildfire. To help inform the Task Force 2025 Action Plan, the Scenario Modeling will provide outcomes for a range of possible implementation pathways to allow for a discussion on the tradeoffs for a range of ecosystem services, as well as timing, location, and type of treatments. SIG developed a novel workflow that simulates treatment impacts on vegetation and fire behavior across the landscape over 20 years to compare the relative benefits of a range of treatment scenarios. In Phase I, we successfully developed a treatment allocation workflow that integrates forest and shrubland vegetation growth simulation, and a probabilistic fire behavior model that can be run statewide across California.

Scenario Modeling Phase II for the 2025 Action Plan, which kicked off in Summer 2024, uses this model architecture and additional treatment types and priorities provided by partner agencies that will generate results for a suite of scenarios that mimic real-world treatment planning and ex*****on, including operational constraints, regional vegetation and treatment differences, and a focus on evaluating the costs and benefits of different treatment priorities. With the architecture built and enhanced through cross agency review and collaboration, this modeling framework will continue to be used beyond Phase II to continue to refine and improve project planning and adaptive management for years to come. The potential impact of this work has been recognized with a 2024 Google Impact Award for innovative use of Google Earth Engine for supporting resilience efforts for social and environmental good.

Jason Moghaddas, SIG Director of Operations, was recently featured in Patagonia's newest film Firelines. Directed by Ken Etzel and Produced by Gordon Klco, Firelines features Sierra Buttes Trail Stewardship's executive director Greg Williams as he reexamines the role recreational trails can play in forest management and economic recovery in the wake of the devastating 2021 Dixie Fire, which burned nearly 1 million acres in the Lost Sierra. Jason shared his experience and expertise by discussing local forest and fire ecology. In addition the film also features local experts Retired US Forest Service Engine Captain Tommy Brenzovich, Les Hall of the Mountain Maidu, and Dana Marty, Founder of The Lost Sierra Composite Mountain Bike Team.

Watch the full video here: https://www.patagonia.com/stories/fire-lines/video-153372.html

Learn more about the Lost Sierra Composite Mountain Bike Team here: https://lostsierracomp.weebly.com/

Fire Lines - Patagonia Can bikes, trails and ancient traditions be the path to a better future?

🔥California's wildfires are transforming the landscape and redefining how we think about fire management. The New York Times’ latest interactive article provides an in-depth look at the escalating wildfire crisis, focused around Northern California, exploring the science, human impact, and evolving strategies to combat these increasingly destructive fires. From personal stories to cutting-edge technology, this piece offers a comprehensive view of the challenges and innovations at the heart of California’s fight against wildfires. Don’t miss this powerful exploration of one of our most pressing environmental issues.

Read the full article here: https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2024/08/15/us/california-fires.html?unlocked_article_code=1.EE4.P9RO.9NGldWf5PZHJ&smid=url-share&fbclid=IwY2xjawEwf5dleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHZnZNWMAYqcNbTbtTfh8FrhsPXVO63BkWfZOT78FEAsVytmvFc-Ef_wMGw_aem_MhTY76Vt7IUY9ECRF2doKw

Half Their Land Burned in a Decade: The California Counties Constantly on Fire (Gift Article) Park fire became California’s fourth largest this month. It erupted in a part of the state that is increasingly covered with the scars of wildfires.

It’s - and today we’re highlighting a Lake Tahoe project we wrapped up in 2015. Nearly a decade has passed since we spent time using UAVs to complete 14 missions to explore the systems application for detecting aquatic invasive species and attached algae in Lake Tahoe’s nearshore, transportation corridor characterization, wetland delineation, topography modeling and stream restoration characterization.

Many SIG scientists who worked on this project, including Shane Romsos, Gary Roller, Travis Freed, are still working with us and with other SIG certified UAS pilots - Jarrett Barbuto, Ian Moore, Paul Lackovic, and Bob Taylor continue to find new and innovative ways to apply UAS technologies for environmental monitoring, land use planning and scientific discovery . One notable absence is Jarlath O’Neil-Dunne, who passed away earlier this year. We will always fondly remember our time partnering with him, and continue to mourn the loss of this friend and colleague.

Remembering Jarlath: https://www.uvm.edu/news/rsenr/remembering-jarlath-oneil-dunne

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Earlier this month, SIG scientist Dr. Thomas Buchholz supported the Southern Environmental Law Center and others including CleanAIRE NC, Mighty Earth, and the Sierra Club, to submit a comment in response to the Notice of Proposed Rulemaking for the Section 45Y Clean Electricity Production Credit and Section 48E Clean Electricity Investment Credit (“NOPR”). The comment, which focuses on the use of forest biomass for electricity production, encourages lawmakers to consider the long-term implications of the financial support provided by the Clean Electricity Production Tax Credit (“CEPTC”) under Section 45Y which would subsidize this industry and undermine progress toward addressing climate change while negatively impacting communities in the process.

We’re proud of the work our experts and partners are doing - and as always, we seek to continue to have a positive impact in our communities and the environments in which we live and work.

View the comment: https://www.regulations.gov/comment/IRS-2024-0026-1748

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🏆 We're thrilled to announce that we’ve won a Geo for Good 2023 Impact Award in collaboration with SilvaCarbon, Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) U.S. Forest Service and JICA for our project on forest resources assessment and monitoring! Our work has contributed to the capacity of national authorities to assess forest degradation, deforestation, and reforestation to reliably quantify greenhouse gas emissions reductions and removals in , PDR, , and the . This research will help the countries secure results-based payments for successful emissions reductions and removals and inform future forest management planning. This recognition underscores our commitment to providing quantifiable data to guide forest policies and protect our planet. 🌍🌱

🚀✨ Back in the day at NASA, before keyboards and screens, typewriters were the real MVPs! Imagine typing your groundbreaking space calculations...and making a typo. 😅🌌 If you think autocorrect is annoying, try relying on white-out and correction tape! We hope you enjoy this gem featuring co-founder and principal David Saah who is just as excited about science and tech now as he was back when typewriters were king! 🌍✏️

SERVIR - Geoversity Collaboration - SERVIR partnered with ITC, the faculty of geo-information science and earth observation at the University of Twente. SERVIR SCO developed two free courses on Collect Earth Online and ClimateSERV, now available on the Geoversity platform. We encourage you to take these courses to learn more about our resources and to share with your networks. A big thanks to Micky Maganini and Billy Ashmall of the SCO for making this possible!

Check out the Collect Earth Online course here: https://tinyurl.com/5ttphrkt
Check out the ClimateSERV course here: https://tinyurl.com/5afstzfy

Introduction to Collect Earth Online - Geoversity™ Collect Earth Online, or CEO, is an open source satellite image viewing and interpretation platform developed in part by SERVIR. CEO allows users to conduct im…

Building capacity to combat deforestation. SERVIR SEA , in collaboration with FAO, UNEP, SilvaCarbon, RECOFTC enhanced regional capacity in combating deforestation through a four-day capacity-building workshop in Bangkok. Experts from Cambodia, Vietnam, Lao PDR, Myanmar, Thailand, Philippines, Indonesia, and Nepal improved their skills in forest restoration planning and implementation through case studies, demonstrations, and hands-on training in applying SERVIR SEA’s decision-support tools such as the Regional Land Cover Monitoring System (RLCMS) and Se.Plan. The workshop strengthened SERVIR SEA’s role in providing tailored-made co-developed climate action solutions.

Check out the Regional Land Cover Monitoring System here: https://tinyurl.com/bdcp6p8j
Check out Seplan here: https://www.fao.org/in-action/sepal/activities/seplan/en

Land Cover Monitoring for Forest Protection and Healthy Ecosystems | SERVIR GLOBAL Land Cover Monitoring for Forest Protection and Healthy Ecosystems aims to decrease greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, while supporting biodiversity conservation and augmenting water conservation.

Have you seen this thought-provoking post from Bruno Sanchez-Andrade Nuño?

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Have you heard? SIG is for two roles in ! We’re hiring for a Home-Based Geospatial Data Manager with Remote Sensing Experience and a Geospatial Data Management Intern with Remote Sensing Experience (Full-Time, 4-6 Months).

If you’re based in Thailand and looking for a role that allows you to use your experience and knowledge to help support ground-breaking science work, we want to hear from you!

Both postings can be found here: https://sig-gis.com/career-opportunities/

🔥🚨 Leading the Way in Wildfire Management! 🚨🔥
Last month SIG had the privilege of working with more than thirty stakeholders in Thailand to discuss and brainstorm about enhancing wildfire management in Northern Thailand.

As part of the PROGREEN initiative, SIG is developing a comprehensive Wildfire Risk Map and Fire Management Information System (FMIS). This project aims to integrate environmental and socioeconomic indicators of fire in Thailand to improve risk reduction and emergency response.

This vital initiative is dedicated to safeguarding our forests and communities, and we're so honored to be entrusted in supporting this work.

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🌟Employee Spotlight: Meet Kyle Woodward, Earth Observation Expert & Surfing Enthusiast! 🌟

We are proud to have a team of dedicated professionals committed to making a positive impact on the environment and society. One such invaluable team member is Kyle Woodward, an expert in building earth observation models and digital tools that streamline analytics and inform decision-making across various knowledge domains.

🌍Earth Observation and Digital Tools🌍
Kyle's work at SIG involves developing bespoke earth observation models and user-friendly digital tools. Currently, he is deeply engaged in two significant projects focusing on forests:
🔹Voluntary Forest Carbon Markets: This project aims to enhance the efficiency and reliability of carbon credit enrollment by using advanced earth observation models.
🔹FAO’s Global Forest Resource Assessment: Supporting the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), Kyle's work contributes to the global assessment of forest resources, ensuring accurate and comprehensive data collection.

These projects are crucial in addressing global environmental challenges, and Kyle's contributions help ensure that the tools and models he builds are straightforward and easy to implement, making them accessible to a wide range of users.

✨Passion for the People and Purpose✨
Kyle's dedication to his work is matched by his appreciation for the people and the mission at SIG. He values the intellectually challenging projects that have a positive environmental and social impact globally. Moreover, he enjoys working with his colleagues, describing them as kind, humble, and brilliant. This supportive and inspiring work environment enhances his remote work experience, making it fulfilling and enjoyable.

🏄Surfing: A Lifelong Fascination🏄
Outside of his professional life, Kyle is an avid surfer, a passion he developed during his graduate studies in Wilmington, NC. Kyle never regrets paddling out, even when conditions are not ideal. His love for surfing is so profound that he dreams of sharing it with his family. He hopes his children will grow to love surfing as much as he does, allowing them to enjoy family surf sessions on Saturday mornings. His wife is already a pro on a stand-up paddleboard, making this dream a real possibility.

Kyle Woodward embodies the spirit of SIG through his professional expertise and personal passions. We are thrilled to have him on our team and look forward to the continued impact of his innovative work on earth observation and digital tools.

🎆 Celebrating Independence Day Responsibly: Embracing Wildfire Prevention and Environmental Sustainability

As we prepare to celebrate Independence Day, let's prioritize wildfire prevention and environmental sustainability to protect our natural landscapes and wildlife. The Fourth of July festivities, while joyous, can inadvertently pose risks to our environment, particularly through fireworks and outdoor activities. Here’s how we can enjoy the holiday responsibly while safeguarding our ecosystems:

🔥 Wildfire Prevention Tips:
🌎Choose Safe Locations: Opt for designated areas away from dry grass and vegetation when setting off fireworks or having bonfires.
🌎Keep Water Handy: Have a bucket of water, hose, or fire extinguisher nearby to quickly douse any sparks or fires.
🌎Dispose Properly: Ensure all used fireworks and fire-related materials are fully extinguished and disposed of responsibly.

🌿 Environmental Sustainability:
🌎Use Eco-Friendly Alternatives: Consider attending community fireworks displays or using environmentally friendly fireworks that produce less smoke and debris.
🌎Reduce, Reuse, Recycle: Minimize waste by using reusable tableware and recycling where possible.
🌎Respect Wildlife: Loud noises and bright lights from fireworks can distress wildlife. Let's celebrate with consideration for our furry and feathered neighbors.

📖 Educational Resources: Explore the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service’s guide on keeping wildlife safe during celebrations to learn more about minimizing our impact on wildlife habitats: https://www.fws.gov/story/keeping-wildlife-safe-independence-day

Let's make this Independence Day not only a celebration of freedom but also a commitment to preserving our natural heritage for future generations. Together, we can ensure a safe and sustainable holiday!

Keeping wildlife safe on Independence Day | U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service With freedom comes responsibility. Celebrating Independence Day is part of being an American, but when it’s at the expense of our nation’s iconic wildlife, we at the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service ask you to think twice about the impacts your celebration may have on the species and habitat aroun...

🌲 Sustainable Forest Management: A Multidimensional Approach
Forests are not just timber sources; they are complex ecosystems offering numerous services. At SIG, we integrate diverse goals into forest management strategies, optimizing timber production while enhancing ecosystem services like water quality, carbon sequestration, and wildlife habitat. Our experts use advanced tools for biomass assessment, bioenergy supply evaluation, and greenhouse gas accounting. This holistic approach ensures sustainable management, balancing economic viability with environmental stewardship.

🌾 Innovative Agricultural Practices for Sustainability
Agriculture must evolve to meet global food demands sustainably. SIG applies high-precision agricultural techniques, improving crop yields and resource efficiency. We develop sustainability frameworks and assist in certification processes, ensuring supply chains meet environmental standards. Our economic models evaluate the commercial viability of various agricultural practices, promoting methods that support both profitability and ecological health.

🌿 Quantifying Forest Ecosystem Services
Understanding the value of forests beyond timber is crucial. SIG’s forest economics services estimate yields from timber, biomass, and carbon, using spatial data to develop valuation models for ecosystem services. These models help in making informed management decisions that consider both economic returns and environmental impacts, ensuring a balanced approach to forest resource utilization.

🐾 Wildlife and Habitat Conservation
Protecting wildlife is integral to forest management. SIG’s wildlife biologists conduct habitat mapping, suitability modeling, and connectivity evaluations. We develop and implement wildlife survey and monitoring plans, assessing the impacts of land use and climate change on biodiversity. Our comprehensive approach ensures that wildlife considerations are embedded in forest management strategies.

🔥Representing On-the-Ground Fuels and Modeling for Wildfire Risk Reduction
Wildfires pose significant risks to forests and communities. SIG’s expertise in wildfire modeling and hazard reduction helps in developing strategies to mitigate these risks. We assess the effectiveness of fuel treatments and create plans to reduce wildfire hazards, safeguarding both human lives and forest ecosystems.

👩‍🔬 Leadership by Experts
The team is led by experts Thomas Buchholz, PhD, and Carrie Levine, PhD, who recently presented at the prestigious IUFRO World Congress in Stockholm. Their leadership ensures that SIG remains at the forefront of forest and agricultural management, integrating cutting-edge research and practices.

For more detailed information on our services and recent projects, visit SIG's Forest and Agriculture Management page: https://sig-gis.com/forests-agriculture/

🌟 Employee Spotlight: Meet Andréa Puzzi Nicolau! 🌟

Andréa is a talented geospatial data scientist at SIG, making significant contributions to our environmental mapping projects. As a key team member, she provides technical support to the SERVIR-Amazonia program, and manages the DISES and METI Uncertainty Analysis projects.

"I love the inclusive environment and collaborative team at SIG," says Andréa. "Together, we solve meaningful problems, address complex environmental challenges, and aid in decision-making."

Outside of work, Andréa has a passion for nature, traveling, and sports. She regularly plays soccer with friends and enjoys beach tennis classes - and the beach in general! 🌍⚽🏖️

Thank you, Andréa , for your dedication and hard work in making a difference! 🌟

Andréa Puzzi Nicolau - SIG Andréa is a Geospatial Data Scientist mainly supporting geospatial activities for the NASA SERVIR-Amazonia hub. Andréa holds a Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Engineering from the Universidade Federal Fluminense (Brazil) and a Master’s degree in Earth System Science from the University of A...

🌍Thomas Buchholz presented again at the UFRO World Congress in . We’re always proud when our team members share their research publicly - and we’re especially proud of Thomas for presenting multiple times at this prestigious conference!

🌍Yesterday we shared how excited and proud we were that Carrie Levine was at the UFRO World Congress in . As you can see, she’s gathered quite the crowd as she shares information about Planscape and its many uses. We’re thrilled to share some shots of her in action as she educates and connects with colleagues from around the world. Thomas Buchholz and Peter Cutter are also all smiles. Thomas presents his talk today titled “Innovations in climate life cycle assessments for forest products: coupling forest management with wood product analysis, and policy applications.”

This week our Forest & Agriculture lead Carrie Levine is showcasing SIG’s applied research at the prestigious IUFRO World Congress in . Her poster, entitled “A Wildfire Resilience Support Decision Tool for Planners and Managers” highlights the Planscape program, and its ecological underpinnings.

🏆 We've been honored with a Geo for Good 2023 Impact Award for our GEE App developed for Sustainable Biomass Program (SBP)! ✨Through our partnership, we've leveraged remote sensing and local data to track forest carbon fluxes for pellet mills in Estonia. As a result, we've created user-friendly online graphical interfaces displaying maps and carbon stock calculations, providing valuable insights for sustainable forestry practices. 🌍💚

🏆 We're honored to have won a Geo for Good 2023 Impact Award for our DRC and RoC Burn Area Estimation project, on which we've been collaborating with SilvaCarbon Our project estimates the area burned, both forest and non-forest, and the resulting greenhouse gas emissions over various periods. By understanding these fires, whether natural or from cultural practices, we can better inform initiatives to combat emissions. Our research also assesses whether these fires cause temporary environmental impacts or lead to permanent land cover changes. This recognition underscores our commitment to leveraging advanced techniques and cutting-edge technology to reduce the effects of and . 🌱🌍

🌿✨ Today, we commemorate Juneteenth, a day of liberation and reflection on the journey toward freedom and equality. As we honor this significant milestone in American history, let’s also recognize the importance of sustainable practices in creating a just and equitable future for all.

Environmental justice is deeply intertwined with social justice. Communities of color often bear the brunt of environmental degradation, from polluted air and water to the impacts of climate change. This Juneteenth, let's commit to sustainable actions that support the well-being of these communities and ensure a healthier planet for future generations.

Join us in celebrating freedom and advocating for environmental justice. Together, we can build a sustainable world where everyone thrives. 🌍✊🏾💚

🚀 Headed to DC! Our Managing Principal and Co-founder David Saah will be attending NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration's Accelerating Informatics for Earth Science Conference tomorrow. This event aims to build partnerships between commercial data product developers and the science community, focusing on innovative methods to enhance the processing of satellite data. 🌍 We’re excited to see what collaborations stem from this gathering.

Learn more about the conference: https://science.nasa.gov/technology/accelerating-informatics-for-earth-science/

Accelerating Informatics for Earth Science - NASA Science NASA is hosting an Accelerating Informatics for Earth Science Event on June 13, 2024 at the Hyatt Regency Crystal City in Arlington, VA. The goal of this event is to foster the development of productive partnerships between commercial data product developers and the science community, and explore in...

📢 Exciting News! Our team member, Luis Lizcano Sandoval, has just published groundbreaking research on the vulnerability of coastal wetlands to accelerated sea-level rise along the Gulf of Mexico. Using over 6000 high-resolution satellite images, the study maps wetlands across Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, and Florida, projecting significant vegetation losses by 2100. Notably, Louisiana is expected to face the greatest impact.

This vital research aids in planning for wetland conservation and coastal development. 🌿🌊

Access the article here: https://www.mdpi.com/2072-4292/16/12/2052

Vulnerability of Wetlands Due to Projected Sea-Level Rise in the Coastal Plains of the South and Southeast United States Coastal wetlands are vulnerable to accelerated sea-level rise, yet knowledge about their extent and distribution is often limited. We developed a land cover classification of wetlands in the coastal plains of the southern United States along the Gulf of Mexico (Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama...

Did you hear? Our cashew mapping technical collaboration in Cambodia was recently highlighted in Planet’s most recent “Snapshot” newsletter. Mapping the land use and environmental impact of cashew production is challenging. The Cambodia General Directorate for Agriculture with support from SilvaCarbon and the SIG team have been working on an innovative system to reduce the challenges - specifically, training a neural network with high-quality satellite data to simplify and automate the process. Our upcoming study delves into Cambodia’s extensive cashew industry, using land cover datasets from PlanetScope, Sentinel-1 & 2, and Landsat imagery to map the probability of cashew plantations across the country. This critical work is just the beginning, and we hope to be able to continue to support and expand the capacity of this project in the future.

View the Planet Snapshot Newsletter: http://learning.planet.com/OTk3LUNISC0yNjUAAAGTjMTO55hkovmsc-b5jjIdhXxYZUGAJF13lX8Nkfx_OrYcCxnII8wPTc4RC9VCUHcUTaqXJlM=

Read the study here: http://learning.planet.com/OTk3LUNISC0yNjUAAAGTjMTO6N-fPmSHQ3rflWZvcKghpM_xwyVKZg4nTb0uKPYZSoJlyEJbAMFzJuYg82d2oL7sPo8=

🏆 We're thrilled to announce that the TerraBio framework has been awarded a Geo for Good 2023 Impact Award! We're proud to collaborate with USAID - US Agency for International Development Brazil, and the Alliance of Bioversity International and CIAT on this project. This recognition underscores our approach to biodiversity conservation in the Brazilian Amazon, leveraging cutting-edge technology to monitor the impact of private investment on land cover change and biodiversity. TerraBio's integration of satellite imagery, environmental DNA, and local data sets a new standard for assessing and promoting sustainable agricultural practices. 🌱🌎

Many of the last few year’s wildfire seasons were some of the longest and most intense in recent history, and it looks like 2024 is trending in the same direction, thanks to the relatively mild winter experienced by most of the United States this year. A recent article from Nebraska Public Media (link below) focuses on how Canadian wildfires are already triggering air quality alerts in North Dakota, Minnesota, South Dakota, and Kansas City. Experts, including meteorologist Christopher Redmond, warn that ongoing drought and "zombie fires," fires from last season that smoldered all winter instead of fully dying back, in Canada could lead to another smoke-filled summer for the Midwest. Notably, Iowa’s Air Quality Bureau shared 2023 saw a significant increase in ozone and PM2.5 levels, primarily due to wildfire smoke. Although air quality has generally improved over recent decades, wildfires pose an unpredictable threat.

At SIG, our teams are committed to reducing the risk of through scientific research and developing new technologies. Learn more about our work on this by visiting: https://sig-gis.com/projects-natural-hazards/

🔗Read the full article from Nebraska Public Media: https://nebraskapublicmedia.org/en/news/news-articles/a-big-start-to-wildfire-season-could-mean-another-smoky-summer-in-the-midwest-and-great-plains/

A big start to wildfire season could mean another smoky summer in the Midwest and Great Plains Drought and some holdover wildfires from last year in Canada are already sending smoke into the Midwest and Great Plains.