WETC Committees
WETC STEERING COMMITTEE
The WETC Steering Committee is currently composed of the following members:
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Heather Heward University of Idaho |
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Molly Hunter Co-Chair University of Arizona |
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Ben Iverson |
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Jeff Kane Humboldt State University |
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Leda Kobziar University of Idaho |
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Christine Mares |
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Penny Morgan University of Idaho |
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Joe Roise North Carolina State University |
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Neil Sugihara |
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Andi Thode Co-Chair Northern Arizona University |
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Travis Touchette National Wildfire Coordinating Group |
WETC STAFF
The WETC staff is currently composed of two part time employees working for Andi Thode at NAU and funded through an agreement with the USFS.
- Neil Sugihara - Program Coordinator, Northern Arizona University / WETC
- Christine Mares - Script Writer, Northern Arizona University / WETC
WETC WEB SUBCOMMITEE
The WETC Web Subcommittee is tasked with the development, production, and revision of the WETC website. Current members are:
- Heather Heward - Chair, University of Idaho
- Christine Mares, Northern Arizona University / WETC
- Neil Sugihara, Northern Arizona University / WETC
- Andi Thode, Northern Arizona University
- Travis Touchette, National Wildfire Coordinating Group
BUDGET SUBCOMMITTEE:
- Molly Hunter - Chair, University of Arizona
- Andi Thode, Northern Arizona University
SCRIPT AND PRODUCTION SUBCOMMITTEE:
- Christine Mares - Chair, Northern Arizona University / WETC
- Neil Sugihara, Northern Arizona University / WETC
SUBJECT MATTER/PEER REVIEW TEAMS
The SM/PR teams develop the WETC material within a defined subject matter area. SM/PR teams are in place for ongoing projects and being developed for future project areas. These change with the needs of the ongoing projects. This is an active, applied area of WETC operations and additional subject matter areas and participation from additional individuals and groups is highly encouraged. To find out how to join this effort, contact Neil Sugihara.
The current SM/PR Teams include:
- Fuel Science and Management
- Fire Behavior and Modeling
- Fire Ecology