EE6ED52F4A49E8AE872584420052D438 Hearing Summary CLICS/CLICS2019A/commsumm.nsf PUBLICBILL SUMMARY For OPENING REMARKSINTERIM COMMITTEE WILDFIRE MATTERS REVIEW COMMITTEEDate Jul 25, 2019 Location HCR 0112 Opening Remarks - Committee Discussion Only Attachment Tag File Name Attachment http://www2.leg.state.co.us/CLICS/CLICS2019A/commsumm.nsf/0/18660B78C3D1...$File/190725 AttachA.pdf?OpenElement 190725 AttachA.pdf 09:04:44 AM Representative Snyder made opening remarks about the committee, noting several important projects related to fires, such as restoration efforts in the Waldo Canyon fire area. He also talked about the importance of protecting the state from fire, as there are currently 12 fires burning in the Western United States. 09:06:55 AM Senator Lee made opening remarks about the committee. He suggested that examining the impacts on communities and landscapes after a fire is important. He referred to a letter from Gary Barrett that should be addressed by the committee (Attachment A). 09:08:23 AM Committee members mentioned other subjects of importance may include beetle kill, including invasion into other areas, and growth after a fire.