Nonprofit
West Region Wildfire Council
Mission
The mission of West Region Wildfire Council is to mitigate loss due to wildfire in wildland urban interface communities while fostering interagency regional partnerships to help prepare counties, fire protection districts, communities and agencies to plan for and mitigate potential threats from wildfire.
The mission of West Region Wildfire Council is to mitigate loss due to wildfire in wildland urban interface communities while fostering interagency regional partnerships to help prepare counties, fire protection districts, communities and agencies to plan for and mitigate potential threats from wildfire.
About Us
Organization Overview
The West Region Wildfire Council (WRWC or the Council) is a nonprofit based in Ridgway, CO. Since 2007, WRWC has worked to increase wildfire resilience in our communities and forest ecosystems. The organization’s staff is dedicated to wildfire mitigation, community resilience, and collaboration with landowners, agencies, and stakeholders across Delta, Gunnison, Hinsdale, Montrose, Ouray and San Miguel counties.
WRWC is governed by a Board of Directors and is also advised by U.S. Forest Service (USFS), Bureau of Land Management (BLM) and Colorado State Forest Service (CSFS) liaisons.
Video of Our Work: Wildfire Resilience and Stewardship Across the Landscape: Working with Private Landowners
Where We Are Today
The WRWC is at a critical moment of growth, change, and impact. Wildfire is one of the most confounding issues of our time and our organization is on the forefront of providing resources and programming that addresses wildfire risk in our communities and ecosystems. Our work has led to diverse industry relationships, expanded funding sources, and increased demand for our services. At this time in our organization’s lifecycle, we are seeking an exceptional leader to manage change, continue building momentum, and advance our mission with strategic visioning, fundraising expertise, financial acumen, and partner engagement.
Organization Overview
The West Region Wildfire Council (WRWC or the Council) is a nonprofit based in Ridgway, CO. Since 2007, WRWC has worked to increase wildfire resilience in our communities and forest ecosystems. The organization’s staff is dedicated to wildfire mitigation, community resilience, and collaboration with landowners, agencies, and stakeholders across Delta, Gunnison, Hinsdale, Montrose, Ouray and San Miguel counties.
WRWC is governed by a Board of Directors and is also advised by U.S. Forest Service (USFS), Bureau of Land Management (BLM) and Colorado State Forest Service (CSFS) liaisons.
Video of Our Work: Wildfire Resilience and Stewardship Across the Landscape: Working with Private Landowners
Where We Are Today
The WRWC is at a critical moment of growth, change, and impact. Wildfire is one of the most confounding issues of our time and our organization is on the forefront of providing resources and programming that addresses wildfire risk in our…
Cause Areas Include
- Environment & Sustainability
Location
- Ridgway, CO 81432, USA
