Rosen, Cortez Masto Celebrate USDA Support of Innovative Nevada Programs to Reduce Wildfire Risk

Skip to content Facebook-f Instagram Youtube Flickr Newsletter Español Newsletter Español Search For Nevadans Constituent Services Help with a Federal Agency Flag Requests Tour Requests Internships Senate Page Nominations Academy Nominations Resource Guides Veterans Resource Guide Senior Resource Guide Small Business Pocket Guide Federal Funding Grant Requests Appropriations Requests Community Project Funding FY27 NDAA Submission Requests About Jacky Biography Committees Voting Record News Press Releases In The News Videos Photos Contact Email Jacky Request a Meeting Office Locations Newsletter Signup Privacy Policy For Nevadans Constituent Services Help with a Federal Agency Flag Requests Tour Requests Internships Senate Page Nominations Academy Nominations Resource Guides Veterans Resource Guide Senior Resource Guide Small Business Pocket Guide Federal Funding Grant Requests Appropriations Requests Community Project Funding FY27 NDAA Submission Requests About Jacky Biography Committees Voting Record News Press Releases In The News Videos Photos Contact Email Jacky Request a Meeting Office Locations Newsletter Signup Privacy Policy Rosen, Cortez Masto Celebrate USDA Support of Innovative Nevada Programs to Reduce Wildfire Risk July 28, 2026 Washington, DC – U.S. Senators Rosen (D-NV) and Cortez Masto (D-NV) applauded the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) for providing critical support to Tahoe Forest Products, LLC. This Northern Nevada-based business processes salvaged timber from forests in the Tahoe Basin, supporting wildfire fuel reduction efforts. The USDA is providing Tahoe Forest Products with two $25 million loans to expand its processing capabilities. Over the past 20 years, wildfires have burned 8.8 million acres in the state of Nevada. Wildfire season has only gotten longer and more severe, and Western communities desperately need more support combating this growing challenge. “Tahoe Forest Products has been a leader in promoting forest health in the Tahoe basin, with their lumber processing playing a direct role in alleviating wildfire impacts. As wildfires continue to get worse year after year, it is critical that we support industries working to protect our communities,” said Senator Rosen. “Not only will this funding help reduce wildfire risk, but it will also spur economic growth and support our local businesses. I’m thrilled that this funding is coming to Nevada, and will continue to support initiatives to protect our forests and fight the growing threat of wildfires.” “Wildfire prevention requires all hands on deck: local governments, community organizations, and our private partners,” said Senator Cortez Masto. “Tahoe Forest Products not only creates sustainable, made-in-Nevada goods, but it also plays a critical role in keeping our communities safe. I’m proud that the USDA is helping to expand this important work, and I’ll continue fighting to support innovative solutions to the crises facing Nevada.” Senators Rosen and Cortez Masto are consistent champions of Nevada’s outdoor spaces, including the Lake Tahoe Basin. Together, they passed the Lake Tahoe Restoration Reauthorization Act , which will protect the Basin for years to come. Senators Rosen and Cortez Masto have also fought to protect United States Forest Service employees from undue terminations and to prevent a hiring freeze of seasonal firefighters. Facebook-f Instagram Youtube Flickr Contact Email Jacky Request a Meeting Office Locations Newsletter Signup Privacy Policy Contact Email Jacky Request a Meeting Office Locations Newsletter Signup Privacy Policy For Nevadans Constituent Services Help With a Federal Agency Flag Requests Tour Requests Internships Senate Page Nominations Academy Nominations For Nevadans Constituent Services Help With a Federal Agency Flag Requests Tour Requests Internships Senate Page Nominations Academy Nominations Resource Guides Veterans Resource Guide Senior Resource Guide Small Business Pocket Guide Federal Funding Grant Requests Appropriations Requests Community Project Funding Resource Guides Veterans Resource Guide Senior Resource Guide Small Business Pocket Guide Federal Funding Grant Requests Appropriations Requests Community Project Funding About Jacky Biography Committees Voting Record Legislation News Press Releases In the News Videos About Jacky Biography Committees Voting Record Legislation News Press Releases In the News Videos