Governor Polis and the CSFS announce 37 wildfire mitigation grants
Gov. Polis and the CSFS announced $7.04 million in Forest Health and Wildfire Risk Mitigation grants to 37 projects in 26 counties across Colorado.
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CSFS breaks ground on seedling tree nursery renovation
March 13, 2025
The Colorado State Forest Service celebrated a groundbreaking for new facilities at the CSFS Seedling Tree Nursery in Fort Collins. This renovation is fundamental to meeting critical reforestation needs in Colorado and other western states.
New grant funds NGOs that help rural Colorado communities apply for grants
March 06, 2025
Non-governmental organizations that provide assistance to rural Colorado communities applying for federal or state grants related to wildfire mitigation and preparedness are eligible to apply.
CSFS Awards Funds to Increase Outreach About Wildfire Risk in 24 Counties
May 07, 2024
The Colorado State Forest Service awarded $300,000 to 12 organizations through a new grant program.
Local Governments Receive Millions in Grant Funding to Reduce Risk of Wildfire
May 31, 2023
In its first year, the Incentives for Local Government (ILG) grant program will fund 28 forest management and wildfire mitigation projects around the state.
$5.3 Million Investment in CSFS Nursery Plants Seeds for Future Growth
May 16, 2023
Gov. Polis and the Colorado General Assembly commit more funds to improvements at the nursery, citing the critical need for reforestation across the state.
Colorado Communities Receive Millions in Funding for Forest Restoration and Wildfire Mitigation Efforts
March 30, 2023
Today, Governor Jared Polis announced awards for the 2022-2023 Forest Restoration and Wildfire Risk Mitigation grant cycle. In total, the CSFS will award $15 million to 69 applicants from 23 counties across Colorado.
Three New Projects to Protect Water Supplies for Over a Million Coloradans
January 19, 2023
It is crucial for Colorado to protect its forested watersheds from the ever-present threat of wildfire to ensure residents and communities have water for drinking, agriculture and other uses. The Colorado Legislature recognizes this need and passed House Bill 22-1379 during the 2022 legislative session to fund projects that reduce wildfire fuels around high-priority watersheds and water infrastructure.
Elected Leaders & Partners Tour the CSFS Nursery
January 09, 2023
In 2022 the Colorado Legislature passed House Bill 22-1323 that dedicated $5 million to fund improvements to the nursery. During the tour, Nursery Manager Scott Godwin showed the lawmakers and partners around the nursery grounds. He described the progress made with the funding, next steps and future opportunities for success and expansion.
Fueling CSU’s Homecoming Bonfire
October 14, 2022
Foresters, CSU students and heavy machinery operators make the trek up to Borden Memorial Forest each year to load up slash and haul it to the CSU campus for the annual Homecoming Bonfire.