Deschutes County grant program to fund projects that reduce wildfire risk!
A total of $100,000 is available to fund fuel reduction projects. Funding is supplied by the County’s portion of proceeds from video lottery gaming. Preference will be given
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EPA, Forest Service Release Improved Tools to Equip the Public with Information and Resources on Wildfire Smoke
WASHINGTON (July 19, 2021) — As part of the Biden-Harris Administration’s commitment to improve wildfire preparedness, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the U.S. Forest Service
Mitigation Best Practices Training
This national level training from Coalitions & Collaboratives, Inc. and the USDA Forest Service is designed for current or future mitigation specialists, wildfire program leads,
Fire Adapted Communities
Deschutes County is looking for Community Input on Future Wildfire Measures
Deschutes County seeking input on proposed defensible space, fire rules. The county acknowledged that updating local building codes to make homes more fire-resistant could make new construction and some remodels more expensive because of new requirements for decks, siding, vents and other materials.
Resilient Landscapes
What does ‘good fire’ actually look like?
We came across an insightful article highlighting how fire photos that are captured during wildland fire events can influence the way we all think about
Success Stories
Rosland Road Fire: A Strategic Planning Success Story
Central Oregon recently saw a success story in suppression on the Rosland Road fire. This suppression win was the result of many organizations working together to prepare the community and landscape for fire.
Resilient Landscapes
Shared Stewardship 101
Shared Stewardship gets tossed around in conversations, but do residents, and practitioners know what Shared Stewardship means for them in their place, locally.
Fire Adapted Communities
The Panic Myth: What Does the Research Say and What Can Practitioners Do?
When people recount their experiences and say “I panicked” it may be less about describing irrational behavior than acknowledging a moment when there was a shift to more focused and rapid thought processes.
Fire Adapted Communities
How can we get ready for the fire season with COVID 19?
There are multiple ways we all prepare for the fire season. It could depend on where we live, what organization we work for, or if
Fire Adapted Communities
Joint Chief’s Landscape Restoration Project awarded on the Ochoco National Forest
A coalition of partners in Crook County, Ore. received notice that a shared project proposal covering more than 766,000 acres across the eastern half of