fuel reduction
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Eastern Washington’s 20-Year Forest Health Strategic Plan and the Jolly Mountain Fire: A Retrospective Look at Efforts to Reduce Risk
How a shaded fuel break stood between the 2017 Jolly Mountain Fire and the homes of Teanaway Valley residents. Continue reading
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DNR now accepting applications for wildfire fuel reduction work; grants up to $15,000 offered
If you live in a Firewise Community or plan to become a Firewise Community, we have grant funding for you. The Washington Firewise Community Fuel Mitigation grant is intended to encourage community members to work together on reducing their risks… Continue reading
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Stronger together: DNR helping communities prepare for wildfire
Some 29 Washington communities will receive up to $1,500 each from DNR to put towards Firewise Challenge activities. Projects such as clearing out burnable debris from around homes and roofs will make these communities safer from wildfire. Is your community… Continue reading
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What you need to know as a homeowner, before it’s too late
Winter weather may tempt you to let wildfire be the last thing on your mind. Well, don’t let it. Now is the time to prepare. Wildfires are not going away. In fact, they are getting more destructive. Why? One reason is… Continue reading