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In the summer of 1902, hot, dry weather turned forests in the Pacific Northwest into tinderboxes. Wildfire raced across southwest Washington; whipped by high winds, the flames spread for miles, burning through forests in Clark, Cowlitz and Skamania counties. ... Read More

In the days before a lightning storm sparked eight separate wildfires just outside Dorena, Oregon, on July 17, former wildland firefighter Ruger Sanow was on edge. ... Read More

Lana Bru, operations business analyst for our Distribution business, says she doesn’t remember what sparked her passion for vervet monkeys. But her love for them runs so deep she spends nearly all her vacation time working with the creatures. ... Read More

Growing up in Kenya, Abdul Nunow experienced firsthand the profound impacts of generosity. “Volunteer organizations were a big help to my family growing up in a refugee camp in Kenya,” he says. “As an adult living on the other side of the world, donating my time to a good cause feels like a small way to return the kindness we received.” ... Read More

Andrew Brown, environmental management systems manager in Lynchburg, Virginia, says he has a lot of practice with bad jokes. Two of his favorites: “What’s a tree’s favorite drink? Root beer!” And “What’s the best way to identify a dogwood tree? By its bark!” ... Read More