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Summers of smoke: CSU is leading the way in wildfire research
Summers of smoke are no longer confined to the West. This special report from SOURCE explores the importance of wildland fire research and what the rest of the country needs to know.
Disaster ready: CSU Extension partners with Colorado communities to be resource when they need it most
Extension plays an important role in emergency preparedness, response and recovery throughout Colorado, but the role varies from county to county based on resources and subsequent needs. In Pueblo County, Extension staff are on call at the request of the county emergency manager and work alongside first-responder agencies such as local fire departments.
Nine things to know about trauma from losing a home to fire
When a fire burns a house, not just a structure is destroyed. It’s a home; perhaps a favorite chair, a photo album or the area place where a child took their first steps. And trauma affects more than just a homeowner.
3 human causes of wildfires and tips to prevent them
What are the causes of wildfires? Camille Stevens-Rumann — Colorado State University associate professor and Colorado Forest Restoration Institute assistant director — discusses three common, human-caused factors behind wildfires and reminders on how to prevent them.
The importance of community animal disaster planning
Creating a community animal disaster plan can play significant dividends if a wildfire strikes. Get resources to help your community prepare and provide assistance during a disaster.
Likelihood of another fire season as bad as 2020 up to 10 times higher than it was 50 years ago, CSU research shows
The 2020 wildfire season may have been the worst in Colorado’s history, but if recent climate trends hold true, years like this could become more and more common.
Researchers studying how wildfire affects our water supply
Researchers in CSU's Department of Ecosystem Science and Sustainability are studying the effects of the devastating Cameron Peak Fire of 2020 on waterways. The team is tracking how streams respond after a fire and exploring whether adding mulch to burned slopes can help reduce runoff and protect water quality.
What should businesses do when a natural disaster strikes?
“As natural disasters become more prevalent due to climate change, marketing to the victims of trauma has evolved to be more compassionate and solution-oriented,” Jonathan Zhang, an associate professor of marketing at CSU, said. “Companies have had to shift their marketing thinking and communication to align with the physical and emotional needs of those individuals.”
CSU journalism faculty produce Rocky Mountain PBS doc on wildfires
The documentary — “CO-Existing with Wildfire” — was produced by Jesse Grace and Steven Weiss, faculty members in CSU’s Department of Journalism and Media Communication. The 30-minute documentary is now available to watch at rmpbs.org.
When it comes to wildfires, history isn’t as useful as it used to be
The impacts of wildfire can be devastating, but the widespread nature of those impacts and their full costs to society are still being researched.