Citing new funding sources for wildfire hazard mitigation, Rural Voices for Conservation Coalition has partnered with Colorado State University, University of Michigan, the Fire Learning Network, and the Watershed Research and Training Center to launch a survey on prescribed fire implementation capacity, insurance access and barriers. Those experienced in planning and implementing prescribed fire operations are urged to share their expertise.
This survey was designed in response to several timely factors and concerns:
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An influx of new federal and state funding for wildfire hazard mitigation, without clear strategies for how partners’ capacity will be tapped;
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A lack of comprehensive information about the community and capacity of partners with whom federal and state partners may work on prescribed fire; and
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A dramatic loss of prescribed fire insurance policy options without a comprehensive understanding of how this impacts partners, at what scales, and in which capacities.
Survey responses must be submitted by Wednesday, November 30, 2022. CLICK HERE to visit the survey website. If you have any questions, please contact Michelle Greiner, CSU researcher and survey partner.
