18 Oct 2025
By kdebone

Wildfire Home Protection Strategies Workshop coming on October 18, 2025!

Defensible Space
We’re excited to invite you to the Wildfire Home Protection Strategies Workshop, a FREE class designed for contractors and the general public. This is a fantastic opportunity to learn practical ways to safeguard homes from wildfires. Learn more about defensible space landscaping, recommended building materials, and how to assess your home and neighborhood! Please help us to spread the word by sharing this with your neighbors, family, and friends. Together, we can build a safer, more prepared community. Register by emailing rachel.humpert@oregonstate.edu Earn 4 hours of CE credit for Oregon CCB, OSLAB, LCB, ISA
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26 Sep 2025
By kdebone

County awarded $3.4 million grant for La Pine wildfire mitigation

Defensible Space
Deschutes County is pleased to announce that it has been awarded a $3.4 million USDA Forest Service Community Wildfire Defense Grant for its La Pine Wildfire Mitigation Project. The project is a collaborative effort to reduce fire fuels, educate the public, increase wildfire preparedness, and mitigate wildfire risk within the La Pine Rural Fire District. “I’m proud to say that the La Pine Mitigation Project was one of 58 projects nationwide to receive a Community Wildfire Defense Grant,” said County Forester Kevin Moriarty. “The funds will be used by Deschutes County and its partner agencies to increase the community’s ability to…
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26 Sep 2025
By kdebone

La Pine wildfire risk reduction project awarded $3.5 million in federal grant

Defensible Space
La Pine Wildfire Mitigation Project - Awarded $ 3,439,362This project is a collaborative effort to reduce fire fuels, educate and increase wildfire preparedness among residents, and mitigate wildfire risk in the communities within the La Pine Rural Fire District. Proposed projects include improving ingress/egress routes and reducing hazardous fuels from both private and County-owned public land within the WUI. Community engagement and education will also be a priority for the project partners through educational events, workshops, and community outreach. LA PINE, Ore. -- Nearly $3.5 million in federal grant money is going toward reducing wildfire risks near La Pine, the…
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09 Aug 2025
By kdebone

Project Wildfire Neighborhood Coalition Meeting – 7/17/25

Defensible Space, Defensible Space Meetings
Our Defensible Space Action Team recently hosted another incredibly informative event! We extend our sincere appreciation to the members of the Project Wildfire Neighborhood Coalition (PWNC) for holding their monthly meeting at the La Pine Senior Activity Center in La Pine. The meeting provided invaluable insights into wildfire preparedness, with a strong emphasis on empowering communities. Attendees gained a deeper understanding of the Firewise USA® Program and received a vital update from the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) on local fire prevention efforts. Understanding the Firewise USA® ProgramAustin Reimer, Stewardship Forester with the Oregon Department of Forestry, highlighted the critical role of the Firewise USA® Program…
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26 Apr 2025
By kdebone

Wildfire Preparedness Fair – April 26, 2025

Defensible Space
Click here to see the PowerPoint presentationfrom the Wildfire Preparedness Fair in La Pine on April 26, 2025 Newberry Regional Partnership (NRP) in partnership with the Oregon State Fire Marshal, La Pine Fire District, Walker Range, Central Oregon Intergovernmental Council, Central Oregon Fire Prevention Coop, Project Wildfire, Upper Deschutes River Communities and other national, state and local agencies, organizations and businesses presented the “Wildfire Preparedness Fair”, Saturday, April 26, 9am-12pm, at the La Pine Park and Recreation Community Center. Information from this program empowers residents and businesses to mitigate the consequences of wildfires. Action Team Leader Monte Dammarell commented : “The…
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