At WRCD, we are committed to supporting communities across Washington State in their efforts to build resiliency. Without proper planning and collaboration, many areas remain vulnerable to the devastation of wildfires.
To help address the growing threat of wildfire, communities need access to proven tools, guidance, and technical support.
By providing expert guidance, planning templates, and connections to resource networks, WRCD equips communities to take proactive steps toward wildfire resilience, ensuring that their CWPPs are both comprehensive and community-driven.
We offer communities guidance through each step of the CWPP process, ensuring the plan reflects local needs and priorities while aligning with federal and state standards. We accomplish this by engaging in the planning process and filling in gaps in capacity and technical knowledge. Engagement level changes depending on community needs. It could be as simple as reviewing CWPP materials and providing input to being a major part of the CWPP Core Planning Team.
We facilitate collaboration between local governments, fire agencies, landowners, and residents to ensure the CWPP incorporates diverse perspectives and promotes community ownership.
Through our network of wildfire experts and practitioners, we connect communities to leading-edge knowledge, strategies, and best practices. We also foster peer-to-peer networking, creating opportunities for communities to learn from one another.
WRCD organizes workshops, webinars, and training sessions designed to build capacity for effective wildfire planning and resilience-building. These learning opportunities are tailored to meet the needs of both professionals and community members.
Our online resource library offers access to the latest research, tools, and guidance documents related to wildfire resilience and CWPP development. It serves as a go-to hub for best practices and actionable resources.
We develop and provide a variety of templates and tools to simplify the CWPP development process, from risk assessment worksheets to stakeholder engagement plans, helping communities efficiently move through each stage of the planning process.
WRCD offers guidance and resources to help communities secure funding for CWPP development and wildfire mitigation projects.
To get Wildfire Planning support email Sophia Fox:
In addition to providing technical assistance, the WRCD works with partners to host training and learning opportunities for those who are helping to facilitate, coordinate, or write a CWPP.
We develop specific topic-based training for all steps and processes that take place during CWPP development and updates.
Our training recording links and resource guides can be found on:
New trainings are being established so keep an eye out for invitations!
To be put on the CWPP Training Invite List, email Sophia Fox
The Washington Resource Conservation and Development Council is a non-exempt IRS section 501(c)(3) charitable organization.
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