Podcast appearances and mentions of Nick Ferguson

In this episode of The Utility Vegetation Management Podcast, hosts Nick Ferguson and Stephen Cieslewicz sit down with Floyd Hardin of Salt River Project (SRP) to explore how one of the nation's largest public power utilities is navigating wildfire risk in the unique landscapes of the desert Southwest.Floyd shares how SRP is learning from the wildfire experiences of states like California and Oregon, adapting those lessons to its own operations. The conversation dives into the challenges of managing invasive grass species across desert grasslands, and the balance between fuels reduction and fuels removal in high-risk areas.The discussion also highlights the respectful and collaborative work SRP does on tribal lands, including cultural and regulatory considerations. Floyd explains SRP's “no-reclose” policy during fire season—a bold step in wildfire mitigation—and discusses its practical implications for system reliability and public safety.Listeners will also hear about SRP's innovative defensible space program around distribution poles, its measurable impact on reducing outages and ignition risks, and what the future holds for wildfire prevention efforts.Key Topics Covered:Lessons learned from Western wildfiresWildfire risk in desert ecosystemsManaging invasive species as fuel sourcesSRP's approach to fuels reduction vs. removalCollaborating with tribal nationsImplementing a no-reclose policyDefensible space for distribution polesFuture innovations in vegetation managementWhether you're in a utility, land management, or policy role, this episode offers actionable insights into proactive wildfire mitigation in diverse environments.A huge thank you to the sponsor of this season and episode, Clear Path Utility Solutions.

Nick Ferguson, founder of Homegrown Liberty, is a seasoned homesteader and educator who has been a personal friend of mine for at least a decade now. A long-time Survival Podcast community member, Nick has taught at nearly every Fall Workshop, sharing practical homesteading solutions. His approach focuses on actionable and practical systems solutions, distinct from Permaculture's activist scope, saving clients tens of thousands through smart property design. Nick runs Rare Plant Store (www.rareplantstore.com) for sustainable plants and is building a Texas teaching hub and demonstration site. Nick empowers families to create resilient homesteads, with the ethos of not letting perfect … Continue reading →

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Former Denver safety & Denver radio host Nick Ferguson

Starting Lineup: Oklahoma City look legit | Donovan Mitchell & Cavs sweep heat Former Denver safety & Denver radio host Nick Ferguson What you may have missed

Hour 1 Starting Lineup: Oklahoma City look legit | Donovan Mitchell & Cavs sweep heat Former Denver safety & Denver radio host Nick Ferguson What you may have missed Hour 2 Athlon Sports & Fox Sports NBA analyst Mark Medina Morning show host David James Whole World News Hour 3 Utah Jazz play-by-play David Locke Sports Roulette Final thoughts

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Don't mess with my beard! An updated version of Monopoly will replace cash and the banker with a mobile app that handles all of the transactions for you. McDonald's to employ AI at 43K locations to speed up service. So the Terminator may serve you fries and a burger one day. Unless I'm reading that wrong. An article recently published in the Harvard Business Review found that people can experience “meeting hangovers” after finishing an unhelpful meeting. Nick Ferguson talked about the idea of banning the ‘Tush Push'... The Green Bay Packers proposed the idea to the league in February. Should it be banned?