Andrus Center, University of Idaho to host Collaboration Summit 2026: ‘Fire Knows No Boundaries’

A one-day Collaboration Summit at Boise State's Stueckle Sky Center, titled "Fire Knows No Boundaries," will highlight Idaho's wildfire response across both human and natural boundaries. The event, featuring several speakers from industry, nonprofit organizations, agencies and universities, will take place Wednesday, April 22, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Registration is required.

Boise State's Andrus Center for Public Policy hosts an annual environmental forum that highlights independent, nonpartisan engagement on issues surrounding public lands and the environment. This year, the center is collaborating with the University of Idaho's James A. and Louise McClure Center for Public Policy Research and the Rangeland Center to host "Fire Knows No Boundaries."

"This event is designed to bring together people from across Idaho and the west, spanning local, state, federal, tribal and other jurisdictions to collaborate around wildland fire prevention and preparation," said Andrus Endowed Chair Emily Wakild.

Speakers will share wildland fire collaboration successes and challenges, ranging from wildland fire preparation to long-term ecosystem resilience on fire-prone landscapes. Idaho Governor Brad Little, Idaho Governor Little's Policy Director Kristin Sleeper, and U.S. Wildland Fire Service Director Brian Fennessy are scheduled to share formal remarks.

The Collaboration Summit also will include an expo, featuring organizations connected to wildland fire.

"The McClure Center supports Idaho's leaders as they cultivate and expand their collaboration capacity," said McClure Center Director Katherine Himes. "The Summit is a great place to do just this."

"Wildland fire is an important topic today, whether you are a member of a neighborhood association or an agency head," added Rangeland Center Associate Director Eric Winford. "Our goals are for participants to expand their understanding of collaborative approaches for wildland fire prevention, adaptation, and response; come away with ideas to use these approaches in their work - wildland fire or other natural resources challenges; learn on-the-ground tools for engaging across jurisdictional boundaries; and build new relationships that leverage the wisdom in the room."

Registration and updates on this event are available on the Andrus Center's webpage.

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