Washington, CA — The US Forest Service is facing a lawsuit that could impact the use of retardant as a firefighting tool. While the legal challenge was filed in Montana, it would impact fighting fires on forestland across the country, including California. The lawsuit argues that the US Forest Service’s use of the pinkish-red retardant (a mix of ammonium polyphosphate, water, and additives) is often done in violation of the federal Clean Water Act. The environmental group, Forest Service Employees for Environmental Ethics, argues that the Forest Service should have to get a permit from the EPA before dropping any retardant. The group is also requesting that a judge issue an injunction that w
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