From the Vault: 2016 National Wildfire Institute (NWI) Letter to President Trump
This archived 2016 letter from the National Wildfire Institute calls for bold action from President Trump to restore Active Management of America’s national forests. Signed by Bruce Courtright, Larry Alexander, William Derr, Ray Haupt, Dan Bailey, Lyle Laverty, Rocky Oplinger.
From the Vault: William Derr
William Derr, a retired Forest Service employee raised alarms about the Station Fire review — alleging missed witnesses, inadequate suppression, and a "burning island" left to smolder inside the containment perimeter — the agency's response was swift and dismissive: the review was thorough, no further inquiry was needed. But questions about who was interviewed, who was protected, and who was ultimately accountable remain unanswered