he purpose of this website is to inform citizens, government agencies and leaders, and any interested people about current efforts to prevent unwanted damage from wildfire on private and public lands. The Website also provides detailed information for property owners regarding fuels reduction, the creation of defensible space and insect or disease management within our forests.

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The Clearinghouse is sponsored by the San Juan Public Lands Center (USFS/BLM), the Colorado State Forest Service and the Office of Community Services at Fort Lewis College.

"Working together for community building, prevention and recovery on public and private lands."

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Learn about the Redzone Fire Preparedness Inititative! Request your survey here >>

See Updated Fire Risk Maps for Region 9 Counties >>
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Fuels Treatment Map for San Juan Public Lands >>
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Fire News
Piedra River Re-opens to Boating--Portion of Piedra River Trail and Adjacent Areas Remain Closed 5/8/2008

Prescribed Burn in Piedra Area Temporary Trail, River and Area Closure Continues 5/6/2008

May is Wildfire Prevention and Education Month 4/30/2008

Hermosa Prescribed Burn Progressing 4/29/2008

Temporary Trail, River and Area Closure during Prescribed Burn in Piedra Area 4/25/2008

Prescribed Burn Planned for Hermosa Area from Sunday through Next Week 4/23/2008

Fuels Reduction Project to Affect Log Chutes Trail System 4/18/2008

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Fire Restrictions

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Publications

Community Wildfire Mitigation Practitioner Series (PDF, 3.5 MB)

Detailed Community Fire Prevention Plans for Five Counties of Region 9 - Read Them Here!

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