Due to the high danger of wildfires because of severely defoliated jack pines from the jackpine budworm, the Beltrami SWCD has received the largest federally funded FireWise grant in the state. The Beltrami SWCD will be coordinating evaluations for structures within 1/4 mile of the highest jackpine budworm damaged areas.  The program identifies homeowners that are eligible for cost-share funding to make their home more FireWise.  For more information, contact Jerry Stensing at (218) 755.4339 or jerry.stensing@mn.nacdnet.net

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Jerry Stensing and Minnesota Conservation Corps workers conduct Firewise assessment.

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Becoming Firewise is a process. Being Firewise is not difficult, but requires commitment. A Firewise person pays attention to those details in his/her environment that might start or encourage the spread of a wildfire. You can learn about how to do that on the Firewise website.

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