LAB OVERVIEW
Wildfire Risk in the
Eastern United States
EFNet addresses the growing risk of wildfires in the eastern United States, where changing climate conditions and land-use patterns are increasing exposure but research and preparedness systems remain limited.
The network brings together researchers and practitioners across disciplines to develop predictive wildfire models, assess community vulnerability, and understand health impacts from smoke exposure. It also trains graduate students through immersive, transdisciplinary programs that connect research to real-world decision-making.
Predictive Wildfire Models
Developing models that forecast wildfire risk under changing climate and land-use conditions across the eastern U.S.
Community Vulnerability
Assessing which communities face the greatest wildfire exposure and preparedness gaps across the region.
Smoke & Health Impacts
Understanding public health consequences of wildfire smoke exposure for eastern U.S. populations.
NETWORK ACTIVITIES
Predictive wildfire modeling
Community vulnerability assessment
Smoke exposure & health research
Graduate student training
TRAINING APPROACH
Immersive, transdisciplinary programs
Research connected to real-world decision-making
COLLABORATING INSTITUTIONS
Network Partners
UNIVERSITY
Penn State University
UNIVERSITY
Columbia University
UNIVERSITY
University of Florida
INSTITUTE
Cary Institute
NETWORK LEAD
Global Council for Science and the Environment
RESOURCES
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