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Newsom Calls on Trump to Fund California Wildfire Prevention
- On July 1, California Governor Gavin Newsom launched a new campaign aimed at increasing federal support for wildfire prevention efforts across the state.
- This announcement follows increased wildfire activity in 2025 and a need for greater federal support since 57% of California’s forestland is federally owned.
- California has invested over $2.5 billion since 2020 in fire prevention, managed 2 million acres of projects, and expanded Cal Fire’s personnel and aviation resources.
- Newsom said, "The state can only do so much," emphasizing federal action is needed and sent a pre-written executive order to improve federal forestland management.
- This call for partnership suggests that with federal cooperation and resources, California could better protect communities from catastrophic wildfires this season and beyond.
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Gov. Newsom sending model executive order to White House for increased forest management
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (KION-TV) - Governor Gavin Newsom is urging President Donald Trump to step up the federal government's management of its forestland in the state. Newsom said this would help California protect its communities from catastrophic wildfires. According to his office, 57 percent of the forests in California are owned by the federal government, compared to the state's 3 percent. The governor will be sending a model executive order to…
California Has Invested Billions in Forest Fire Efforts. Newsom Wants the US to Follow
With the worst of wildfire season ahead, Gov. Gavin Newsom urged President Donald Trump to direct the federal government to increase its investment in wildfire prevention and support.
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