USFS Funds Complete Community Wildfire Protection Plan in Coconino County
What happened
The Greater Flagstaff Forests Partnership and Coconino County announced the completion of the Community Wildfire Protection Plan (CWPP). In 2024, the U.S. Forest Service awarded the Greater Flagstaff Forests Partnership $250,000 to develop the plan. The CWPP was created through collaboration involving multiple fire and land management agencies, utilities, and community members. It currently serves 10 rural fire districts and seven tribal communities throughout the county.
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Why it matters
The CWPP is a collaborative land management effort designed to mitigate wildfire risk across Coconino County. The plan involves multiple stakeholders, including utilities and various governmental bodies. The completion of the plan improves regional resilience and supports Coconino County's broader land management goals.
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Who's involved
- Coconino CountyCounty in Arizona where the CWPP was completed.
- SedonaArea under the administrative authority of Coconino County.
- American Public Works AssociationOrganization whose infrastructure may benefit from reduced wildfire risk.
- FlagstaffCounty seat of Coconino County.
- Rio de FlagRiver protected by Coconino County's land management goals.
- Jay SmithForest Restoration director for Coconino County.
- National Weather ServiceAgency that coordinates flood path modeling for Coconino County.
Who could feel it
Possible knock-on effectsThese are possibilities Brind reasoned out, not predictions, and not advice. Most are not stated in any report.
- SedonaSpeculative
Sedona might see improved infrastructure and tourism revenue due to regional wildfire mitigation.
- American Public Works AssociationSpeculative
American Public Works Association could lower operational costs and insurance exposure due to reduced wildfire risk.
Possible ripples
Who this could reach next, traced step by step from the reporting. Possibilities worth considering, not forecasts.- Coconino County's new fire plan may improve National Park Service coordinationNational Park Service may see improved fire coordination through Coconino County's new planLikely
- Coconino County board must oversee new wildfire protection planBoard of supervisors must oversee new wildfire protection plan for Coconino CountyLikely
- CWPP completion may lower operational costs for American Public Works AssociationCWPP completion may lower operational costs for American Public Works AssociationPossible