NEWS AND UPDATES

› September 18, 2025

NEW: CWPP Action Plan Guide

The Action Plan is the cornerstone of a Community Wildfire Protection Plan (CWPP). It turns identified wildfire risks and community priorities into clear, actionable steps, ensuring that mitigation efforts continue beyond planning and take root on the ground. This guide serves as a tool for supporting planners to develop impactful Community Wildfire Protection Plans.

› September 15, 2025

2024 Annual Report

Read the WRCD's 2024 Annual Report for a recap of program accomplishments and organizational updates.

› July 24, 2025

Request for Proposal: CWPP Risk Assessment & Technical Writing

The Washington Resource Conservation and Development Council (WRCD), a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, in partnership with the Kittitas Fire Adapted Communities Coalition (KFACC), is seeking proposals from qualified consultants to support the update and development of the Kittitas County Community Wildfire Protection Plan (CWPP). This project aims to enhance community resilience to wildfire through updated risk assessments, comprehensive mapping, and the creation of a clear, actionable CWPP aligned with federal and state guidelines.

› July 21, 2025

REPORT: WAFAC 2024 Accomplishments

Washington Fire Adapted Communities Learning Network (WAFAC) published its 2024 Report. Take a look for an overview of what WAFAC staff and members accomplished last year, including the development of new resources, learning series, and another successful annual workshop.

NEW: Community Wildfire Protection Plan Recovery Planning Toolkit

This toolkit is designed for community stakeholders and planning partners involved in CWPP development or updates. It provides a structured approach to integrating wildfire recovery strategies by identifying key elements, engaging relevant stakeholders, and outlining actionable steps.

Completed: Asotin County 2025 Community Wildfire Protection Plan

The people of Asotin County, alongside local, state, and federal partners, united to develop a Community Wildfire Protection Plan (CWPP) that reflects the county’s unique landscapes, values, and priorities for wildfire resilience. Together, stakeholders crafted a CWPP that identifies strategies for protecting lives, homes, infrastructure, and natural resources, prioritizes at-risk areas across public and private lands, and outlines actions for vegetation management, emergency preparedness, community education, and post-fire recovery. This CWPP serves as both a blueprint and a call to action for building a safer, more fire-resilient Asotin County.

Photo: Asotin County Conservation District