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We have bold plans for a better future.
Whitebark Institute is dedicated to reducing wildfire risks and enhancing the sustainability of Eastern Sierra forests, communities, and landscapes.
Our approach integrates scientific expertise with on-the-ground action to address critical needs, from fuels reduction to engaging communities and partners.
By taking decisive action, we are building a resilient future for the Eastern Sierra.
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A Crisis We Can’t Ignore.
Western Landscapes are in crisis with increasing threats from climate change, severe droughts, and intensifying wildfire seasons. These pressures endanger our forests and watersheds and the communities that call this region home. We can no longer afford to look away—the need to act is immediate and undeniable.
West Mono Basin Project
The Inyo National Forest and Whitebark Institute are partnering to explore opportunities to build landscape-scale resilience and reduce wildfire risk in the West Mono Basin watershed. We are actively seeking input from the community on priorities, concerns, and perspectives as they pertain to wildfire risk and wildfire risk reduction efforts to inform future project development.
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