Colorado Springs Fire Department
The Colorado Springs Fire Department (CSFD) Wildfire Mitigation Section educates community members in the City of Colorado Springs wildland urban interface (WUI) on wildfire risk and how they can reduce their wildfire risk in the event of a wildfire. The CSFD Wildfire Mitigation Section offers the following:
Mile High Youth Corps
Mile High Youth Corps (MHYC) is a nonprofit social enterprise powered by a network of young adults, ages 18-24, who are justice-focused, committed to creating sustainable communities and pursuing a meaningful path to career success. As a leader in positive youth development, workforce development, and community-based service, our Youth Corps completes conservation, construction, and healthcare… learn more >
Monument Fire District
The Monument Fire District (formerly Tri-Lakes Monument and Wescott Fire) is a career fire department providing fire, rescue, and emergency medical services to the Tri-Lakes region of northern El Paso County. Their mission is to minimize the loss of life and property resulting from fires, medical emergencies, and environmental and other disasters, which is accomplished… learn more >
Colorado Springs Utilities
Colorado Springs Forest Management Program manages the municipal watersheds for the city of Colorado Springs. The program utilizes hazard risk modeling and diverse partnerships to aid in the protection and management of forested environments within municipal watersheds.
Air Force Academy
The Natural Resources program manages the forests, rangelands, wetlands, wildlife, recreational fishing lakes, and multi-use trails on the US Air Force Academy, Farish Recreation Area, and Bullseye Auxiliary Airfield in Colorado Springs, CO. Their mission is, in support of the military education and training mission, to conserve and enhance the Air Force Academy’s natural resources… learn more >
Arkansas River Watershed Collaborative
The Arkansas River Watershed Collaborative (ARWC) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that grew out of the process of wildfire and its effects on water and communities. As fires in the Arkansas River Basin and across the state were becoming more intense and frequent, the need for organized community and agency partnerships to address impacts and preserve… learn more >
