Steph likes native plants

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Research Ecologist in a federal agency. I post a lot about this admin's impacts on science and conservation. But mostly I just want to plant native plants everywhere 🌺🌲🌴🌼🌿🌱🌳 🥄She/her

Screenshot of email that says: VERA and VSIP webinar links updated due to technical issues. All potentially impacted employees received an email on Friday with information about the voluntary early retirement authority in voluntary early separation incentive. The links for the webinars are causing technical issues and not allowing employees to enter meetings. Below are the updated meeting links. Today 9 AM mountain time meeting was rescheduled to this Thursday. We apologize for any inconvenience and appreciate your patience.
Email fromUS Forest Service HR that reads: GS-14 and GS-15 Non-Bargaining Unit Employees (BUEs) who received a preliminary notification letter are strongly encouraged to participate in a call with Forest Service Leadership on Monday, July 13 at 2 p.m. (ET). Please be on the look to receive an MS Teams Meeting invite this morning. All GS-14 and GS-15 Non-BUE employees who received a preliminary notification letter will have an opportunity to express their preferences for placement in the new organization as part of the forthcoming non-competitive process.
Fuels and Fire Behavior Advisory Eastern Nevada, Utah, and Arizona Strip June 27 – July 10, 2026 Subject: Persistent drought, critically low live and dead fuel moistures, and fully cured fine fuels have created above-normal significant fire potential across eastern Nevada, much of Utah and the Arizona Strip. Recent large fires have demonstrated the potential for rapid fire growth, long-range spotting, and high resistance to control. Forecasted hot and dry conditions are expected to further increase fire danger into July. Discussion: Persistent drought, critically low live and dead fuel moistures, and fully cured fine fuels have created above-normal significant fire potential across eastern Nevada, most of Utah, outside of the Uinta and Wasatch Mountains, and the Arizona Strip. Drought-stressed vegetation, localized shrub mortality, and continuous cured fine fuels are contributing to increased fire occurrence and extreme fire behavior. In addition to critically dry shrub and fine fuel conditions, juniper fuel moistures across much of the advisory area are also at or near record low levels for this time of year. Juniper fuel moistures failed to exhibit the expected spring recovery due to below-average winter precipitation, limited snowpack, and persistently low soil moisture conditions. As a result, many juniper stands entered the summer fire season under significant moisture stress with little opportunity for recovery. Localized juniper mortality and canopy dieback have further increased the availability of receptive fuels within these fuel complexes. Recent large fires throughout the region such as the Cottonwood and Iron fires in UT, and the Grapevine fire in NV have demonstrated rapid rates of spread, active torching, long-range spotting, prolonged burning periods, and high resistance to control. Field observations from recent incidents have documented unusually receptive juniper fuelbeds and more aggressive fire behavior within juniper fuel types than would typic…
I support the Office of Management and Budget's proposed reforms to strengthen oversight of federal grant and assistance programs and improve protections against waste, fraud, and abuse. American taxpayers deserve confidence that federal funds are being spent responsibly and for their intended purposes. Recent reports of improper payments, fraudulent claims, and inadequate oversight have highlighted weaknesses in the current system that must be addressed. Strengthening verification requirements, improving recipient vetting, and providing agencies with greater authority to suspend or terminate funding when fraud or misuse is identified are reasonable and necessary steps.
Bob is an unemployed veteran Born and bred in the South Bronx He's living off the streets down in east L.A Residing in a cardboard box Now he plays a little guitar and he has a small dog Searching for aluminum cans And he holds on tight to his dignity (dignity, dignity) He was born into american life He was born into american life.
Road sign that says Recreate with Caution
Highlighted section of text reads: “Fund and modernize land and forest management agencies. Give the agencies tasked with wildfire prevention, forest management, and watershed protection the staff, tools, and authority they need to do their jobs. Invest in wildfire prevention, not just disaster cleanup. Prioritize prescribed burns, reforestation, and community fire break projects instead of waiting to spend billions after a major fire.”
A cartoon of a woman in a maids outfit holding a drawing of a window with drapes, and a rich lady with a fur stole and suit looking at it. In the background is the window and drapes. The caption reads “Amelia Bedelia, the sun will fade the furniture. I asked you to draw the drapes” said Mrs. Roger’s. “ I did! I did! See?!” Said Amelia. She held up the picture.
Morel mushrooms!