The Science of Wildfire Management

Lottery entry opens January 9 and closes January 16. Regular registration opens January 15.
Dates: November 18, 2024
Meets: M from 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM
 Location: Bozeman, MT - Museum of the Rockies
Cost:  $0.00

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Date Day Time
11/18/2024Monday3 PM to 5 PM

Please note: This course program requires membership in a 2024-2025 OLLI at MSU Membership

Due to the snowy weather and hazardous road conditions, The Science of Wildfire Management has been postponed. The safety of our attendees and speakers is our top priority, and we will update everyone with the new date once it has been determined. Thank you for your understanding, and we apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.

Description

On September 4, 2020, a small wisp of smoke from a single burning tree near our beloved "M" started what would become a devastating wildfire, burning over 8,000 acres and destroying 68 structures, including 30 homes. The Custer Gallatin fire crew responded and, along with many other agencies, emergency responders and volunteers, fought hard to control the blaze. Fortunately, no one died in the fire.

This presentation will feature Corey Lewellen, Bozeman District Ranger for the Custer Gallatin National Forest, and a representative from the Rocky Mountain Research Station Fire, Fuel and Smoke Science Program.

Program Takeaways

  • To Review what happened on September 4, 2020, in Bozeman when the Bozeman Foothills fire started.
  • How local authorities worked with many agencies and individuals to minimize damage from the fire.
  • To understand the role of the Rocky Mountain Research Station Fire, Fuel and Smoke Science program and some of their research.
Fee:  $0.00

Bozeman, MT - Museum of the Rockies

600 West Kagy Blvd
Bozeman, Montana 59717

Corey Lewellen

Corey Lewellen is the Bozeman District Ranger for the Custer Gallatin National Forest. Previously, he was the District Ranger for the Townsend Ranger District for the Helena-Lewis and Clark National Forest since 2014. He started his Forest Service career in the Willamette National Forest in Oregon as a fish technician, a fisheries biologist, an Assistant Aquatics Program Manager and an Endangered Species Act consultation biologist. He also worked for the White River National Forest in Colorado as a District Fisheries Biologist and detailed as a Deputy District Ranger for the Aspen-Sopris Ranger District.