Recommended Websites
American Red Cross - Since its founding in 1881 by visionary leader Clara Barton, the American Red Cross has been the nation's premier emergency response organization. As part of a worldwide movement that offers neutral humanitarian care to the victims of war, the American Red Cross distinguished itself by also aiding victims of devastating natural disasters.
Bureau of Land Management - The Bureau of Land Management (BLM), an agency within the U.S. Department of the Interior, administers 262 million surface acres of America's public lands, located primarily in 12 Western States. The BLM sustains the health, diversity, and productivity of the public lands for the use and enjoyment of present and future generations.
Colorado Forest Products - A consumer awareness/product branding program for marketing small-diameter wood products from forest restoration and fuels reduction efforts in Colorado forests.
Colorado Forest Restoration Institute - The mission of the Colorado Forest Restoration Institute (CFRI) in the College of Natural Resources at Colorado State University is to provide the best available science in forest ecology, restoration and management, in ways that are readily usable by the diverse group of land managers in Colorado.
Colorado State Forest Service - The mission of the Colorado State Forest Service is to provide for the stewardship of forest resources and to reduce related risks to life, property and the environment for the benefit of present and future generations.
The Colorado Wood Utilization and Marketing Program - The Colorado Wood Utilization and Marketing Program works to support and expand Colorado's forest-based business sectors by providing education, technical assistance, applied research and advocacy through a team of highly specialized individuals. Their vision is to Increase the utilization of Colorado's wood and lower the cost of forest management.
CWPPs - Enhancing Collaboration and Building Community Capacity - This site describes an applied research project that seeks to analyze the lessons learned about collaborative processes among approximately ten community wildland fire protection plan (CWPP) development processes in the United States.
FEMA - FEMA's continuing mission within the new department is to lead the effort to prepare the nation for all hazards and effectively manage federal response and recovery efforts following any national incident. FEMA also initiates proactive mitigation activities, trains first responders, and manages the National Flood Insurance Program.
Firewise Communities - The national Firewise Communities program is a multi-agency effort designed to reach beyond the fire service by involving homeowners, community leaders, planners, developers and others in the effort to protect people, property and natural resources from the risk of wildland fire - before a fire starts.
Interagency Online Grants Database - You can search our database for grants and assistance programs sponsored by federal, state and private organizations that promote the health and welfare of our forests, communities and economy.
National Fire Plan - The National Fire Plan was developed in August 2000, following a landmark wildland fire season, with the intent of actively responding to severe wildland fires and their impacts to communities while ensuring sufficient firefighting capacity for the future.
National Interagency Fire Center - The National Interagency Fire Center (NIFC) in Boise, Idaho is the nation’s support center for wildlandfirefighting. Seven federal and state agencies call NIFC home and work together to coordinate and support wildland fire and disaster operations.
National Fire Protection Association - The mission of the international nonprofit NFPA is to reduce the worldwide burden of fire and other hazards on the quality of life by providing and advocating consensus codes and standards, research, training and education.
National Park Service - The NPS cares for national parks, a network of nearly 400 natural, cultural and recreational sites across the nation.
Rocky Mountain Insurance Information Association - The Rocky Mountain Insurance Information Association (RMIIA) is a non-profit insurance communications organization and represents property and casualty insurers in Colorado, New Mexico, Utah and Wyoming. RMIIA has partnered with the Front Range Fuels Treatment Partnership, Front Range Fuels Treatment Partnership Roundtable, U.S. Forest Service, Colorado State Forest Service and Colorado Division of Emergency Management to provide homeowners information on protecting and insuring their properties against wildfires. Download the Wildfire and Insurance brochure.
Rocky Mountain Research Station - an organization of dedicated people advancing science and supporting natural resource management through research and development.
Rocky Mountain Wildland Fire Information - dedicated to providing a widely accessible source of information that promotes the improvement of wildland and watershed health and sustainability in Colorado and the Rocky Mountain area.
Southwest Colorado Fires - A fire information clearinghouse for Southwest Colorado that includes fire updates and restrictions.
The Nature Conservancy - The Nature Conservancy's mission is to preserve the plants, animals and natural communities that represent the diversity of life on Earth by protecting the lands and waters they need to survive.
Wilderness Society - The Wilderness Society has protected America's wilderness since 1935 through the potent combination of science, advocacy and education.
Western Collaboration Assistance Network - WestCAN promotes collaborative approaches to natural resource management conflicts by providing a range of expertise to help collaborative efforts get started, work through challenging issues, and demonstrate progress.
Western Forestry Leadership Coalition - The Western Forestry Leadership Coalition administers programs that assist family forest-owners, rural and state fire organizations, and community forestry groups.
USDA Forest Service - The mission of the USDA Forest Service is to lead in the conservation and wise use of the nation’s forests and grasslands. This link leads to the Rocky Mountain Region page.