Wildfires have become a growing problem made worse by climate change. Over the past three decades, wildfires have burned increasingly larger tracts of grasslands and forests. Congress recently provided billions of dollars to address the wildfire crisis, but this funding must be used in ways that can achieve real and lasting results.

These taxpayer tools are meant to spotlight budget-related areas for reform. There is no one-size-fits all policy solution, but a more balanced approach that prioritizes resilient landscapes and communities will save taxpayer money and protect people and property.