Douglas County Wildfire Mitigation Videos
The Douglas County Wildfire Mitigation Program's primary mission is to reduce wildfire hazard and loss to Douglas County’s residents, property, and natural resources. The program is multi-faceted and has several focuses.
- Collaborative Partnership Projects »
- Community Wildfire Protection Planning »
- Defensible Space »
- Natural Resources and Forest Management »
- Office of Emergency Management Support »
- Wildfire Hazard Regulation for Building and Development »
- Wildfire Mitigation Permitting Process »
The program also emphasizes courtesy forestry and wildfire hazard assessments for home and property owners within Douglas County. If you have forestry or wildfire questions please contact Wildfire Mitigation Staff for a free consultation.
Additional Resources and Links
Coalition for the Upper South Platte »
CUSP works with Partners to provide essential services such as project planning, implementation, and monitoring within the watershed. Our commitment to the land and the people it serves is unparalleled. CUSP's crews work tirelessly, whether on-the-ground or in the boardroom, to ensure communication, cooperation and completion of vital programs. Working with volunteers, we plant thousands of trees each year, restore habitat, and improve recreational opportunities. Our crews also remove damaged and diseased trees, and help reduce the threats from wildfire upon our communities.
Colorado State University - Wildfire Publications »
Resources for homeowners/ landowners and communities, as well as Firewise Construction.
Current Douglas County Fire Restrictions »
During periods of high to extreme fire danger, Douglas County may enact fire restrictions for unincorporated areas based on the following factors.
Douglas County Emergency Management»
The Douglas County Office of Emergency Management is the main hub for the coordination of disaster management and training; homeland security; emergency preparedness and education; multi-agency cooperation; and emergency medical and trauma system coordination within the County.
Front Range Roundtable »
The Roundtable is a collaborative effort involving representatives from state and federal agencies, local governments, environmental and conservation organizations, the academic and scientific community, and industry and user groups. Building on the work of the FRFTP, the Roundtable assembled leading experts to examine ecological and fire risk mitigation needs, economic constraints, and policy issues that must be addressed in order to reduce fire risk and restore the health of Front Range forests.
Pikes Peak Wildfire Prevention Partners »
The Pikes Peak Wildfire Prevention Partners is a consortium of wildfire professionals, wildfire mitigation contractors, agency representatives and homeowners dedicated to providing awareness of the wildfire risk in El Paso, Douglas and Teller counties in Colorado. The group's mission is accomplished through the effective and efficient education, cooperation and coordination of available resources of the membership.
Slash / Mulch Program »
To help residents clear their properties of dead tree branches and shrubbery, a slash/mulch site will open from May 22 through Sept. 25. The site will be open from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. and is located at 1400 Caprice Drive in Castle Rock. Acceptable items are tree branches and shrubbery with a maximum lenght of 6 ft. and maximum diameter of 12 inches. All loads when brought in must be covered and tied down. Stumps, roots, lumber, ties, grass, dirt, household trash, appliances and weeds are NOT accepted.
USDA Forest Service, Pike and San Isabel National Forests »
Wildland fire is inevitable in North American ecosystems. Most wildland fire must be suppressed to meet resource and social objectives. Wise use of fire approximates the historical role of fire and enhances long-term wildland values. Effectively managing forest fuels and dealing with wildfires requires coordination between the Forest Service, Bureau of Land Management, other agencies, and communities.
Wildfire Mitigation Tax Credit »
As authorized by §39-22-104(4)(n), C.R.S., for income tax years 2009 through 2013 individuals, estates and trusts may subtract from federal taxable income 50% of the costs incurred in performing wildfire mitigation measures that meet certain qualification and limitations.