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Mike Koontz, PhD
@mikoontz.bsky.social
Plant ecology and geospatial data science to reduce fire and climate change risk to ecosystems and communities.

USGS Research Fire Ecologist

Formerly: Vibrant Planet; CU Boulder; UC Davis; Colorado State University; UH Hilo

Location: Colorado
nap trapped!
April 13, 2025 at 2:03 PM
Sent!
February 26, 2025 at 4:07 PM
I got it! What’s a good way to get it to you?
February 26, 2025 at 3:57 PM
nap trapped!
February 17, 2025 at 2:10 PM
Ugh, that’s frustrating
January 15, 2025 at 2:02 PM
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January 14, 2025 at 4:14 PM
Will it throw the same type of embers? With the same probability of converting to a new spot? Or will heavier fuels produce embers more conducive to spread? Can fuel treatments make suppression easier for areas not at the head of the fire?
January 12, 2025 at 4:04 AM
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Correct, Watch Duty does not use drones to obtain information.
January 10, 2025 at 9:28 PM