Wildland - Urban Interface Conference 2014

1. Wildland-Urban Interface Conference 2014 Molly Mowery, FAC Learning Network Coordination Team Wildland-Urban Interface Conference 2014 – Reno, Nevada Photo Credit: FAC Learning Network - Coalition for the Upper South Platte

2. Image credits: inciweb.org (gscott), fema.gov

4. Restore and Maintain Resilient Landscapes Science Fire Adapted Communities Response to Wildfire

6. FAC Network Pilot Communities

8. Community: Woodland Park, CO Hub: Coalition for the Upper South Platte Local Coordinating Groups Partners include: Pike San Isabel National Forest Front Range Fuels Partnership Natural Resource Conservation Service Denver Water Colorado Springs Utilities The Nature Conservancy Colorado State University Friends of Forest Edge Woodland Park Healthy Forest Initiative FAC Learning Network Pilot Communities

9. Highlights Creative messaging Multi-stakeholder approach Emphasis on partnerships Community-driven demonstration projects FAC Learning Network Pilot Communities: Woodland Park Image Credit: FAC Learning Network - Coalition for the Upper South Platte

10. FAC Learning Network Pilot Communities: Woodland Park Image Credits: FAC Learning Network - Coalition for the Upper South Platte

11. Community: Orleans/Somes Bar, CA Hub: Karuk Tribe Local Coordinating Groups Partners include: Mid-Klamath Watershed Council Klamath National Forest Six Rivers National Forest Environmental Protection Agency US Fish and Wildlife Service NOAA Fisheries Salmon River Restoration Council Local Fire Safe Councils Local Volunteer Fire Departments FAC Learning Network Pilot Communities

12. Highlights CWPP updates Continued mapping for key project areas Planning retreat to prioritize projects and outreach Development of video clips and other educational materials FAC Learning Network Pilot Communities: Orleans/Somes Bar Image Credits: Thomas Dunklin/ Facebook post in Salmon River & Orleans Complexities; Lost Coast Outpost

13. FAC Learning Network Pilot Communities: Orleans/Somes Bar Image Credit: Will Harling/ Mid-Klamath Watershed Council

14. FAC Network: Early Learning • Integrating Community Wildfire Protection Plans • Leveraging funds • Scaling up efforts • Engaging range of stakeholders and public • Creating messaging and outreach • Coordinating wildfire response • Managing resilient landscapes • Local coalitions are unique

15. FAC Network: Early Questions • Planning for long term recovery? • Role of business? • Engaging utilities? • Sustaining coordination role within a FAC? • Evaluation or recognition of FAC efforts?

16. FACNetwork.org

17. Fireadapted.org

18. Thank You Molly Mowery FAC Learning Network Coordination Team molly@wildfireplanning.com Image Credit: National Interagency Fire Center Photo Library, Waldo Canyon Fire