Support Satellite Technology for Early Wildfire Detection - Save Lives

I am writing to urge your support for the Strengthening Wildfire Resiliency Through Satellites Act (H.R. 9908) an important, and also bipartisan bill recently reintroduced by Colorado Representative Brittany Pettersen. This legislation is vital for enhancing our ability to prevent and combat wildfires, which pose a significant threat to millions of Coloradans. The bill makes perfect sense: It proposes a three-year pilot program under the United States Geological Survey (USGS) that would leverage satellite technology for early wildfire detection, monitoring, and post-disaster recovery support. This innovative approach, implemented through public-private partnerships, has the potential to revolutionize our wildfire response capabilities. Far more important than sending people off to useless Mars. By utilizing advanced satellite technology, we can significantly improve our ability to detect wildfires in their early stages, potentially saving lives, protecting property, and preserving our natural resources. It also helps us keep pace with the changes to our world with increased observation from orbit. The bipartisan nature of this bill, co-introduced with Congressman Jay Obernolte from California, demonstrates the widespread recognition of wildfire threats across party lines and state borders. I strongly believe that investing in this satellite technology will prove cost-effective in the long run by reducing the devastating impact of wildfires. As the world warms, these types of early-warning and mitigation tactics are well worth the money. I urge you to support the Strengthening Wildfire Resiliency Through Satellites Act and to advocate for its swift passage. Thank you.