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USDA Forest Service Eastern Region
Total Solar Eclipse
On April 8, 2024, a total solar eclipse will arc across parts of Mexico, 13 states in the U.S., and Canada. Much of the predicted eclipse path will cross east of the Mississippi River, which includes the Eastern (R9) and Southern (R8) regions of your national forests.
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Notice of Funding Opportunity: Inflation Reduction Act Forest Landowner Support
The Inflation Reduction Act Forest Landowner Support programming provides financial assistance grants for projects that support underserved and small-acreage forest landowner participation in emerging private markets for climate mitigation and forest resilience.
The Inflation Reduction Act includes some two dozen tax provisions that will save families money on their energy bills and accelerate the deployment of clean energy, clean vehicles, clean buildings, and clean manufacturing. The Act also provides billions of dollars for clean energy and climate action. The Act advances the Justice40 Initiative, which commits to delivering 40 percent of the overall benefits of climate, clean energy, and related federal investments to communities that are marginalized, overburdened by pollution, and underserved by infrastructure and other basic services.
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Endlessly Wild & Wonderful
Monongahela National Forest will provide the 2023 U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree and thousands of ornaments made by the people of West Virginia.
Recent News
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Partnership Between National Fish and Wildlife Foundation and USDA Forest Service Announces $776,000 in Grants for Lower Great Lakes Forestry Technical Assistance
Release Date: Nov 16, 2023
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Forest Service Seeks Applicants for Fire Grants
Release Date: Nov 16, 2023
Features
Girls in Aviation Day introduces Wisconsin youth to high-flying careers
The Forest Service's Eastern Region participated in a Girls in Aviation Day event in Middleton, Wisconsin, where fire and aviation professionals spoke with girls of all ages about the captivating world of aviation and rewarding career opportunities within the agency.
Woodworking Spotlight: Bruce Beeken of Beeken Parsons, Vermont
Vermont furniture maker has received five grants for rural wood businesses from the State of Vermont and the USDA Forest Service since 1996. One was a USDA Forest Service Rural Development grant through the Vermont Department of Forests, Parks and Recreation.
