Posted on: October 13th, 2023

                                                                      WE WANT YOUR INPUT

                Boulder County to Host Public Open Houses for

       2024 Community Wildfire Protection Plan (CWPP) Update

 

On November 4^th, 2023, Boulder County will host a CWPP Community Engagement open house at the Four Mile Fire Protection District (1740 Fourmile Canyon Dr, Boulder, CO 80302) for the 2024 Boulder County Community Wildfire Protection Plan (CWPP) Update. The open house events are an opportunity for the community to learn about the CWPP, visit with Boulder County staff, local municipal managers, and the fire protection districts, and provide input and comments to inform the CWPP development. This will be the second Community Engagement open house in a series of planned Community Engagement open house events. Information on the CWPP process will be on display and light refreshments will be provided. A short presentation will take place at 9:00 a.m.

All community members are welcome and encouraged to attend this event. Some information at the November 4^thevent will be specific to Gold Hill Fire Protection District, Sunshine Fire Protection District, Sugarloaf Fire Protection District, Four Mile Fire Protection District (Central South Zone). If you missed a previous community engagement event in your area, please feel free to attend this event to provide your input! Additional public meetings are planned for other areas in Boulder County. Some event details are subject to change, so please keep an eye out for future updates.

All events are free and open to the public.

[Past Event] Louisville, Superior, Marshall, Eldorado Springs (Zone D)
Where: Superior Community Center, 1500 Coalton Rd., Superior, CO 80027
When: Saturday, June 10, 9-11 a.m.

[Past Event] City of Boulder (Zone C):
Where: City of Boulder Open Space Hub, 2520 55th St., Boulder
When: Saturday, August 5, 2023, 9-11 a.m.

[Past Event] Lafayette, Erie, Mountain View FPD, North Metro (Zone B)
Where: Erie Open Space Building, 150 Bonnell Avenue, Erie, Colorado 80516
When: Wednesday, August 30, 2023, 6-7:30 p.m.

[Past Event] Allenspark, Big Elk Meadows, Pinewood Springs and Lyons (North Mountain Zone)
Where: 14861 CO-7, Allenspark, CO 80510
When: Saturday, Sept. 16, 2023, 9-11 a.m.

Nederland, Timberline and Coal Creek Canyon FPDs (South Mountain Zone)
Where: Nederland Community Center, 750 CO-72, Nederland, CO 80466
When: Saturday, Oct. 7, 2023, 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.

Gold Hill, Sunshine, Sugarloaf, Four-Mile FPD (Central South Mountain Zone)
Where: Four-Mile FPD 1740 Fourmile Canyon Dr, Boulder, CO 80302

When: November 4^th, 2023, 9–11 a.m.

 

Longmont, Niwot, Gunbarrel, Berthoud, Boulder Rural FPD (Zone A)
Where: Boulder Rural FPD Station, 6230 Lookout Road, Boulder, CO 80301
When: Feb/March 2024

Jamestown, Ward, Lefthand FPD, (Central North Mountain Zone)
Where: TBD
When April/May 2024

Boulder County has hired SWCA to help develop and update their 2011 CWPP for 2024. The CWPP identifies wildfire risks in the wildland-urban interface (WUI), which refers to the area between wildland and human development. The CWPP will identify and prioritize current and potential projects and action items across the county to help communities and partners be more competitive for wildfire mitigation grants and in implementation.

A crucial aspect of the CWPP is to recommend strategies for hazardous fuels reduction, public outreach and education, structural ignitability reduction, and improved fire response capabilities. By addressing these areas, the County aims to heighten the safety of its residents and critical infrastructure in the face of potential wildfires. The CWPP will serve as a guiding document that will assist the County and landowners in making informed decisions with respect to wildfire preparation and management.