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Optimizing Research on Experimental Prescribed Fires to Improve Understanding of Wildland Fire and Smoke Behavior: Closed Committee Meeting

  • April 28, 2026
  • 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM (EDT)
  • Closed
  • Meeting
  • Past

The Committee on Optimizing Research on Experimental Prescribed Fires to Improve Understanding of Wildland Fire and Smoke Behavior will meet in a closed virtual meeting.

Optimizing Research on Experimental Prescribed Fires to Improve Understanding of Wildland Fire and Smoke Behavior: Chapter 5 Call

  • April 14, 2026
  • 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM (EDT)
  • Closed
  • Meeting
  • Past

The Committee will meet in a closed session to discuss the content of Chapter 5

Optimizing Research on Experimental Prescribed Fires to Improve Understanding of Wildland Fire and Smoke Behavior: Closed Committee Meeting

  • April 8, 2026
  • 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM (EDT)
  • Closed
  • Meeting
  • Past

The committee will meet in a closed session.

Optimizing Research on Experimental Prescribed Fires to Improve Understanding of Wildland Fire and Smoke Behavior: Meeting 5

  • March 10 - 11, 2026
  • Meeting
  • Past

The Committee on Optimizing Research on Experimental Prescribed Fires to Improve Understanding of Wildland Fire and Smoke Behavior will convene for a meeting.

Optimizing Research on Experimental Prescribed Fires to Improve Understanding of Wildland Fire and Smoke Behavior: Chapter 4 Call

  • March 3, 2026
  • 12:00 PM - 12:30 PM (EST)
  • Closed
  • Meeting
  • Past

The Committee will meet in a closed session to discuss the content of Chapter 4.

Optimizing Research on Experimental Prescribed Fires to Improve Understanding of Wildland Fire and Smoke Behavior: Chapter 4 Call

  • February 17, 2026
  • 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM (EST)
  • Closed
  • Meeting
  • Past

The Committee will meet in a closed session to discuss the content of Chapter 4.

Report Release Webinar: PFAS in Agricultural Systems: Guidance for Conservation Programs at USDA

  • February 13, 2026
  • 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM (EST)
  • Webinar
  • Past

Join the National Academies' Committee on Assistance to the U.S. Department of Agriculture in Building a Framework for Addressing PFAS on Agricultural Land on Friday, February 13, 2026, from 11am-12pm...

Optimizing Research on Experimental Prescribed Fires to Improve Understanding of Wildland Fire and Smoke Behavior: Meeting 4

  • January 20 - 21, 2026
  • Meeting
  • Past

On January 20, 2026 from 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM ET, the Committee on Optimizing Research on Experimental Prescribed Fires to Improve Understanding of Wildland Fire and Smoke Behavior will convene for a vi...

Assistance to the U.S. Department of Agriculture in Building a Framework for Addressing PFAS on Agricultural Land Meeting #10

  • December 5, 2025
  • 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM (EST)
  • Closed
  • Meeting
  • Past

The committee will meet to discuss the report draft.

Optimizing Research on Experimental Prescribed Fires to Improve Understanding of Wildland Fire and Smoke Behavior: November Meeting

  • November 25, 2025
  • 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM (EST)
  • Closed
  • Meeting
  • Past

The Optimizing Research on Experimental Prescribed Fires to Improve Understanding of Wildland Fire and Smoke Behavior Committee will hold a closed meeting

Assistance to the U.S. Department of Agriculture in Building a Framework for Addressing PFAS on Agricultural Land Meeting #9

  • November 24, 2025
  • 3:30 PM - 5:00 PM (EST)
  • Closed
  • Meeting
  • Past

The committee will meet in closed session to discuss the report draft.

Assistance to the U.S. Department of Agriculture in Building a Framework for Addressing PFAS on Agricultural Land Meeting #8

  • November 3, 2025
  • 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM (EST)
  • Closed
  • Meeting
  • Past

Optimizing Research on Experimental Prescribed Fires to Improve Understanding of Wildland Fire and Smoke Behavior: Meeting 3

  • October 28 - 29, 2025
  • Meeting
  • Past

On October 28–29, 2025, the Committee on Optimizing Research on Experimental Prescribed Fires to Improve Understanding of Wildland Fire and Smoke Behavior will convene for a public meeting. This sessi...

Assistance to the U.S. Department of Agriculture in Building a Framework for Addressing PFAS on Agricultural Land Meeting #7

  • September 16, 2025
  • 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM (EDT)
  • Closed
  • Meeting
  • Past

The committee will meet in closed session to work on the report.

Optimizing Research on Experimental Prescribed Fires to Improve Understanding of Wildland Fire and Smoke Behavior: Meeting 2

  • September 16, 2025
  • 12:00 AM - 12:00 AM (EDT)
  • Closed
  • Meeting
  • Past

The Optimizing Research on Experimental Prescribed Fires to Improve Understanding of Wildland Fire and Smoke Behavior Committee will hold a closed meeting.
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