Post-Fire Preparedness and Recovery
2015-Present After a wildfire is contained, media coverage and outside attention tend to move on quickly. But for the people and communities affected, it’s often just the beginning of a long, complex road toward rebuilding. Recovery deserves the same sustained attention as response and suppression — and it’s become a central part of how WRCD […]
Community Wildfire Ambassadors
2024-Present Washington’s Community Wildfire Ambassador (CWA) approach began as a collaboration between WRCD and the Washington Department of Natural Resources (DNR) to engage residents directly in locally-led wildfire mitigation and risk reduction. At its core, CWA builds community. It equips neighborhood volunteers with the training, tools, and support they need to strengthen wildfire resilience where […]
Asotin County Community Wildfire Protection Plan
2024-2025 asotin cwpp 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. With support from the Ember Alliance, the Washington Department of Natural Resources, and the Washington State Conservation Commission, the Asotin […]
Community Fire Resilience Workgroup
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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, 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 a […]
Washington State Fire Adapted Communities Learning Network (WAFAC)
2014-Present website The Washington State Fire Adapted Communities Learning Network (WAFAC) is a network of 106 people representing 39 organizations who regularly connect and learn from each other to increase understanding of wildfire and community resilience. The network links people to resources and shared strategies that can be applied to on-the-ground projects or inform and […]