Water, Air and Soil
Water is one of the most important commodities on Forest Service lands, and the cleanest water flows from healthy, forested watersheds.
Air, like water, is inseparable from the health of natural resources. Poor air quality decreases visibility, acidifies or disrupts the nutrient balance in lakes and streams, injures plant and animal communities and harms human health.
Healthy soil absorbs water and makes it available for plants, cycle nutrients and filter pollutants. Soil also controls water flow and stores and cycles nutrients. Soil is the basis of our ecosystem and controls living things above and below the surface.
Smoke Management
Information about smoke management and protecting human life as a priority from the National Interagency Fire Center.
Air Quality Information
The USDA Forest Service and U.S. Environmental Protection Agency have partnered to create an AirNow air quality fire and smoke map to help you protect yourself and loved ones from wildland fire and smoke.
Actions to Reduce Exposure
Learn about actions you can take to reduce your risk to wildfire smoke exposure.