Rio Grande County project improves wildlife habitat, forest health
The Rock Creek Mechanical Fuels Reduction Project boosts forest conditions on 767 acres in southwest Colorado.
Tag: Wildfire Mitigation
More homeowners earn national recognition for wildfire preparedness
January 28, 2025
Landowners at the base of Mount Princeton earn ninth Firewise USA designation in Chaffee County.
Healthy watersheds need active forest management
October 14, 2024
Colorado’s year-round wildfire season threatens water quality, human health and economy. To protect Colorado’s drinking water, we use active forest management by collaborating with partnerships to promote resilient forests for the future of our watersheds.
CSFS forester part of team receiving Governor’s Award for High-Impact Research
September 25, 2024
Supervisory Forester Adam Moore played a key role in the Wildfire Research team that will receive the prestigious award at the Denver Museum of Nature & Science in November.
$7.2 Million in Grant Funds Available to Reduce Wildfire Risk
August 01, 2024
Community groups, homeowner associations, utilities and non-profit organizations are just some of the groups eligible to apply for grants from the $7.2 million funding pool.
Wildfire Awareness Month Reminds Coloradans to Prepare for Wildfire
May 16, 2024
Coloradans can take simple, practical, relatively low-cost actions to prepare their homes and property for wildlife.
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.
Funds Available for Outreach to Colorado Residents in High Wildfire Hazard Areas
January 17, 2024
The Colorado State Forest Service is now accepting applications for the new Wildfire Mitigation Outreach grant program. Local governments, Tribal agencies or programs, or nonprofit organizations may apply for a grant to support outreach among landowners in high wildfire hazard …
Progress at Poncha Pass
October 25, 2023
With the help of multiple partners, the Colorado State Forest Service led an effort that drastically improved forest conditions at Poncha Pass in southwest Colorado. See how they made it happen.
September Is National Preparedness Month
September 29, 2023
This is a good time of year to take steps to prepare homes for wildfire. It’s also a good time to plan wildfire mitigation tasks throughout the year.