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Wildland-Urban Interface Conference 2014
Molly Mowery, FAC Learning Network Coordination TeamWildland-Urban Interface Conference 2014 – Reno, Nevada
Photo Credit: FAC Learning Network - Coalition for the Upper South Platte
Image credits: inciweb.org (gscott), fema.gov
Fire Adapted Communities
Firewise Communities
fuel reduction
active forest management
internal safety zones
Ready Set Go!
codes & ordinances
fuel breaks and buffers
prevention education
local capacity
Community Wildfire
Protection Plan
cooperative fire agreements
FAC Learning Network Pilot Communities
Community: Woodland Park, CO
Hub: Coalition for the Upper South Platte
Local Coordinating Groups Partners include: • Pike San Isabel National Forest• Front Range Fuels Partnership• Natural Resource Conservation Service• Denver Water• Colorado Springs Utilities• The Nature Conservancy• Colorado State University • Friends of Forest Edge• Woodland Park Healthy Forest Initiative
FAC Learning Network Pilot Communities: Woodland Park
Highlights• Creative messaging• Multi-stakeholder
approach• Emphasis on partnerships • Community-driven
demonstration projects
Image Credit: FAC Learning Network - Coalition for the Upper South Platte
Image Credits: FAC Learning Network - Coalition for the Upper South Platte
FAC Learning Network Pilot Communities: Woodland Park
FAC Learning Network Pilot Communities
Community: Orleans/Somes Bar, CA
Hub: Karuk Tribe
Local Coordinating Groups Partners include: • Mid-Klamath Watershed Council• Klamath National Forest• Six Rivers National Forest• Environmental Protection Agency• US Fish and Wildlife Service• NOAA Fisheries• Salmon River Restoration Council• Local Fire Safe Councils• Local Volunteer Fire Departments
FAC Learning Network Pilot Communities: Orleans/Somes Bar
Highlights• CWPP updates• Continued mapping for
key project areas• Planning retreat to
prioritize projects and outreach
• Development of video clips and other educational materials
Image Credits: Thomas Dunklin/ Facebook post in Salmon River & Orleans Complexities; Lost Coast Outpost
FAC Learning Network Pilot Communities: Orleans/Somes Bar
Image Credit: Will Harling/ Mid-Klamath Watershed Council
Integrating Community Wildfire Protection PlansLeveraging fundsScaling up effortsEngaging range of stakeholders and publicCreating messaging and outreachCoordinating wildfire responseManaging resilient landscapesLocal coalitions are unique
FAC Network: Early Learning
Planning for long term recovery? Role of business? Engaging utilities? Sustaining coordination role within a FAC? Evaluation or recognition of FAC efforts?
FAC Network: Early Questions
Image Credit: National Interagency Fire Center Photo Library, Waldo Canyon Fire
Thank You
Molly MoweryFAC Learning Network Coordination Team