America, still burning

In the United States, particularly over the past century, the stewardship of fire has been inadequate—threatening communities, economies, and ecosystems.

The Fire Problem

Conversations with conservationists, first responders, historians, politicians, scientists, technologists, and more will help diagnose our situation with opportunities for treatment.

Human influence is at the heart of The Fire Problem and our goal is to learn from past neglect and failure and plan for a future of education and prevention. 

Produced with Wilkinson College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences at Chapman University with support from the Orange County Community Foundation.

A public benefit project

Using creativity as a catalyst for conservation, we hope artists will inspire change through a national landscape art exhibition and contest celebrating the outdoors.