Upper Wenatchee Pilot Project
2017-2022 Project Website In 2017, the Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest (OWNF) began the Chelan Pilot to restore resilient landscapes, establish fire adapted communities, and improve safe and effective wildfire response. Born out of the Chelan Pilot, the Upper Wenatchee Pilot Project covered 75,000 acres near Plain, WA. The aim of the project was to restore forest […]
Prescribed Fire Training Exchange (TREX)
2017-Present Prescribed Fire Training Exchanges (TREX) are experiential trainings that provide much needed opportunities to work on prescribed fire skills and qualifications, while building expertise and experience, ultimately developing workforce capacity to implement more safe and effective prescribed fire. While there is a heavy emphasis on training and learning, at its core, TREX holds the […]
Yakima Community Wildfire Protection Plan
2022-2023 Yakima cwpp The people of Yakima, along with nonprofits and government agencies, united to find the most effective solutions for preserving the city’s unique culture, diverse landscape, and core values. With support from the Washington Department of Natural Resources and the Washington State Conservation Commission, the WRCD worked with Yakima County stakeholders to craft […]
Yakima Tributary Access & Habitat Program
2001 The Yakima Tributary Access & Habitat Program (YTAHP) is a shining example of conservation in action. Since its inception in 2001, this program has been dedicated to revitalizing crucial salmon habitats with the help of landowners. YTAHP aims to restore salmonid passage, protect fish from diversion entrainment, and enhance riparian and instream habitat in […]