The person who owned the home in the yellow circle above saved his home. He contacted West Region Wildfire Council for a free site visit. The suggestions helped him harden his home to lessen its chance of burning. He also participated in our cost-share program to create defensible space on his property. It paid off! His home sustained no damage when a wildfire burned his community.

West Region Wildfire Council works with homeowners and partners to mitigate the risks from catastrophic wildfires to people, homes, communities and natural resources. We work in Delta, Gunnison, Hinsdale, Montrose, Ouray and San Miguel Counties in Colorado. Your support can help low-income and underserved people to benefit from our programs. Your donation also helps us to create fuel breaks to protect communities and thin vegetation along roads so firefighters can safely reach residents and homes.

So far in 2024, West Region Wildfire Council:

Provided 270 free site visits to homeowners and gave recommendations to reduce risk (90 more than last year!)
In federal fiscal year 2024, we provided project layout and financial assistance to create defensible space for homeowners, fuel breaks, and ensure safe evacuation routes on over 934 acres.
Provided education and information to hundreds of people
Created a Wildfire Ready Home program, which may help homeowners get or keep home insurance.

Watch this stunning video about one of our projects in Ridgway, Colorado:

Ninety-two percent of the money we receive goes towards achieving our mission and on-the-ground work. Our hard-working staff thanks you for your support.

Notes: WRWC keeps your personal information private. We do not share or sell your contact information.

We have a GuideStar Gold Seal! Less than 5% of non-profits registered with GuideStar are recognized with a Gold Seal. A Gold Seal status is the leading symbol of non-profit transparency and accountability.

WRWC received, as part of the larger Wildfire Research Center (WiRe) team, the 2024 Colorado Governor’s Award for High Impact Research--see https://youtu.be/0GDW3v7QX-4, the National Association of State Foresters Wildfire Mitigation Innovation award, and the Bureau of Land Management's Colorado State Director's Excellence through Leadership award.

You can also Text to Give by texting Wildfire to 53555.

To make a donation via check, make the check payable to West Region Wildfire Council and mail it to 160 S. Amelia Street, Ridgway, CO 81432.

You can also join the City Market Community Rewards Program. City Market donates to WRWC every time you shop, and it doesn't take away from your fuel points. Here's how:

1. Visit the City Market Community Rewards webpage.
2. Scroll to the bottom and click the green ‘Get Started’ button on the LINK YOUR SHOPPERS CARD tab.
3. Sign into your City Market Account (or create an account).
4. Select COMMUNITY REWARDS from the list on the left.
Under FIND AN ORGANIZATION search for West Region Wildfire Council.
5. Click the blue ‘Enroll’ button.

The more members who register their cards, the higher percentage reward the West Region Wildfire Council will receive.

Thank you!!

Reduce Wildfire Risk: Donate to West Region Wildfire Council Today

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Reduce Wildfire Risk: Donate to West Region Wildfire Council Today

Your donation helps protect homeowners, neighborhoods and wild lands from catastrophic wildfires

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