Designation comes from Wildfire Partners’ Community Mitigation Program
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Youth crews from TEENS, Inc. work alongside residents in Gold Hill as part of Wildfire Partners' Youth Services program.
Volunteers clear vegetation and create a 5-foot defensible space around homes, reducing the risk of property loss due to wildfire.
BOULDER COUNTY – Two Boulder County communities, Gold Hill and Wondervu, have officially received their Firewise USA® designation, recognizing their efforts to reduce wildfire risks through proactive community mitigation measures.
Both communities earned this recognition in part through Wildfire Partners’ Community Mitigation Program, which guides neighborhoods in identifying wildfire hazards, creating action plans, and implementing mitigation strategies.
“Gold Hill is very pleased to have had its application accepted to become a Firewise community,” said Marcus Moench, Gold Hill community leader. “Being a Firewise Community will help us continue our efforts at protecting our community through planning and resource availability.”
“As a mountain community, wildfire preparedness is a shared responsibility, and this recognition reflects the dedication of our residents,” said Traci Nyre, Wondervu community leader.
Youth crews also played a role in both communities' mitigation work. Through Wildfire Partners' Youth Services program, youth crews from TEENS, Inc. worked alongside residents in Gold Hill and Wondervu. The program pairs youth crews with underserved individuals and communities across Boulder County, giving young people hands-on conservation experience while helping neighborhoods reduce their wildfire risk.
"Gold Hill and Wondervu show what's possible when neighbors take wildfire risk seriously and work together," said Meg Halford, community mitigation Program lead at Wildfire Partners. "Community-wide mitigation makes a real difference, and we hope more Boulder County neighborhoods will follow their lead."
For more information about Wildfire Partners’ Community Mitigation Program and how your neighborhood can get started, visit wildfirepartners.org or contact Meg Halford at mhalford@bouldercounty.gov or 720-564-2843.
