Utah Wildfire Research Institute Act of 2025
Last recorded step: House, Dec 16, 2025.
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This bill would establish a Southwest Ecological Restoration Institute in Utah to reduce wildfire risks and restore forest health.
What it does
This bill would require the establishment of a Southwest Ecological Restoration Institute in Utah. The institute would join a network of existing centers in Arizona, New Mexico, and Colorado that promote adaptive ecosystem management. These efforts are designed to reduce wildfire risks and restore the health of forest and woodland ecosystems.
Who is affected
The bill primarily affects the state of Utah through the establishment of a new Southwest Ecological Restoration Institute. The initiative impacts forest and woodland ecosystems in the region by implementing adaptive management strategies intended to reduce wildfire risk.
Key provisions
- Establishment of a Southwest Ecological Restoration Institute in Utah. The bill mandates the creation of a new Southwest Ecological Restoration Institute located within the state of Utah.
- Promotion of adaptive ecosystem management. The institute is tasked with using adaptive management strategies to lower wildfire risks and improve the overall health of forest and woodland ecosystems.
- Expansion of the regional institute network. This legislation adds a Utah-based entity to the existing network of similar institutes currently operating in Arizona, New Mexico, and Colorado.
Fiscal impact
Not applicable: No CBO cost estimate available
Effective dates
Not applicable: Official Summary does not address effective dates
Relationship to existing law
The bill expands the existing network of Southwest Ecological Restoration Institutes, currently operating in Arizona, New Mexico, and Colorado, by requiring the establishment of a similar institute in Utah.
Stated purpose
The bill aims to establish a Southwest Ecological Restoration Institute in Utah to promote adaptive ecosystem management. This initiative is intended to reduce wildfire risks and restore the health of forest and woodland ecosystems, similar to existing programs in Arizona, New Mexico, and Colorado.