r/Wildfire • u/smokejumperbro USFS • Feb 06 '25

News (General) Sens. Padilla, Sheehy propose new wildfire agency

https://www.semafor.com/article/02/06/2025/sens-padilla-sheehy-propose-new-wildfire-agency

Here we go folks

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u/BigSpoon89 Fire Ecologist Feb 07 '25

Maybe its a good idea to transfer some federal land to the states in certain places where it makes sense

No, it's not a good idea. It does not make sense any way you shine a light on it.

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u/hartfordsucks Rage Against the (Green) Machine Feb 07 '25

Maybe its a good idea to transfer some federal land to the states in certain places where it makes sense, and in other places having a legit federal wildfire agency focused on suppression.

Many state governors already want the federal government to turn over all federal lands to the states. Most states have balanced budget requirements which means most states aren't equipped to suddenly deal with major expenses ($250+ mil in some states). Which will lead to states auctioning off our public lands. So I'm extremely concerned about any precedent for transferring federal lands to the states.