How Wildfires Impact the Environment, Public Health, and the Economy...

Last week, I had the honor and privilege of co-presenting economic research at the Capital Region Climate Readiness Collaborative (CRC) and the Cleaner Air Partnership (CAP) workshop “Building Regional Resilience: How Wildfires Impact the Environment, Public Health, and the Economy.” Speaking alongside leaders from Yuba Water Agency and Sutter Roseville Medical Center, the workshop session I lead spotlighted how the spillover effects of wildfires ripple through regional (and state and national) economies. 

If you really want to geek out and look at my presentation slides, they are posted online and start on slide 42 here.

It was inspiring to see over 80 stakeholders—nonprofit, municipal, healthcare, business, and philanthropic partners—come together to elevate wildfire readiness and invest in a stronger regional economy. I’m excited to continue working the Sacramento Association of REALTORS® along with CRC and CAP, translating this economic evidence into policies that help our Sacramento region proactively work to mitigate wildfire strikes.