Data Modernization

The National Tribal Geographic Information Support Center (NTGISC) is offering members an 8-week, 16-session online course on using ESRI’s ArcGIS Pro. The course begins with introductory geography skills and familiarizes students with the software, essential tools and workflows to visualize spatial data and perform fundamental analysis.

The intent of CAL FIRE's Forest Health Research Program is to fund scientific research that expands our knowledge in topics related to forest health and wildland fire. The outcomes of these projects will support agencies, organizations, landowners, and policy makers, while furthering the goals of the California Forest and Wildfire Resilience Action Plan and California Climate Investments.

Power Your Drive for Fleets helps fleet owners and operators reduce operating costs, eliminate emissions, and simplify vehicle maintenance by transitioning to electric vehicles. The program connects fleets with resources, fleet-friendly charging rates, and financial incentives to easily and cost-effectively design and install the charging infrastructure needed to power medium- and heavy-duty electric fleets.

Research on the direct and indirect health impacts of extreme weather in the United States. The goal is to address knowledge gaps by supporting the ethical collection of perishable, health-relevant data and the rapid sharing of results to inform efforts to save lives and prevent adverse health outcomes.

Project update from June 2026: The WSMART project has restarted for the 2026 wildfire season with limited scope of loaning Vehicle Add-on Mobile Monitoring Systems (VAMMS) to Air Resource Advisors only. If you are an Air Resource Advisor being deployed for wildfire response and would like to request equipment, please email SmokeTech@epa.gov.