Our Work
Living and Thriving with Wildfire
Wildfires pose unique challenges to our homes and communities as we have over 40-million homes in fire-prone landscapes throughout the West. These challenges are very real and deserve our attention. There are many actions we can take, actions that have been proven to work through careful scientific study. At the same time, we can take heart that fire is beneficial for many of our landscapes, and that fire restores them. By focusing our attention from the home-outward, we can prepare our communities to withstand extreme fires and live with more fire on the land.
Forest Waters
Much of the West’s drinking water comes from creeks, streams and rivers that flow from forests. Trees trap and store water, and protecting forested watersheds is an issue of public safety and health. Replacing these systems with other sources of water is not possible. These forests are essential for our survival, yet millions of acres are logged at industrial levels and sprayed with chemcials. The streams and rivers that flow through them are not protected.
Telling Fire Stories
How do we live with more fire on the land in a hotter and drier world? What is happening in our forests that are burning? What work can we do to steward our forests and ensure that they continue to provide us with cultural, recreational and social needs? Check out some of our fire stories, and send us your ideas.
Widlife In The Burn
We’re told that big fires are a disaster for wildlife… but is it true? We set up cameras in forests after fires to see what really happens, and the results are incredible. We saw bears, cougars, martins, black-backed woodpeckers, pikas, and more, feasting and thriving in the charcoal forest.