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Home » Press Releases » U.S. Dept. of Agriculture: Forest Service invests $804,281 in MN, MA, ME, & WI to reduce wildfire risk to communities
Milwaukee, WI, Sept. 24, 2025 - Communities that have limited resources and face high risk from wildfire are getting additional support from the USDA Forest Service. In an announcement made today, states within the Eastern Region will receive $804,281 in Community Wildfire Defense grant awards, funding four projects. These grants are part of more than $200 million being invested in 58 pr...