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Wildfire Mitigation Assessments Available for Homeowners
We’re inspired by the number of landowners in our community
taking proactive steps to reduce wildfire risk
and protect both their property and our shared landscape.
The West Region Wildfire Council (WRWC)
offers professional wildfire mitigation support
for landowners in Gunnison County,
including project design, contractor bidding, and project oversight. Although WRWC does not currently have funding
to cost-share vegetation management in our area,
taking the first step now will put you in the queue
for future grant funding,
which could help cover part of your costs at a later time.
How it works:
WRWC will provide a cost estimate for designing and managing
a mitigation project on your property.
It includes a site visit, project layout, a Scope of Work,
contractor bidding, and oversight.
You will receive the estimate via email,
with an option to sign electronically or by mail.
Once signed, WRWC will schedule a visit and begin preparing your project.
There may be a delay due to high demand.
When funding becomes available, your “shovel-ready” project
will be included in future grant proposals for cost-share support.
If you prefer not to wait, you can move forward
using a contractor of your choice.
WRWC can still manage the project to ensure it meets mitigation standards.
By preparing now, you will strengthen your eligibility for future grants,
help build a stronger, community-wide funding proposal,
and be ready to implement as soon as resources become available.
To learn more or to start your assessment process,
visit www.cowildfire.org
or call the WRWC office at 970-615-7300.
***
The annual informational gathering,
hosted by the Stewardship Team, was well attended.
It was held at the home of Rocky Kimball on July 21, 2025.
Speakers included Jon Hare, High country Conservation Advocates (HCCA); Mitch Dahlke, Colorado State Forest Service (CSFS);
and Aaron Johnson and Scott Lahey,
Western Region Wildfire Council (WRWC).
Jon spoke of HCCA's work to block the molybdenum mine on Mt. Emmons,
and also about HCCA's current and future projects.
Mitch reported on the positive results of the three-year program
to combat the mountain pine beetle infestation on RMR.
And Aaron and Scott acknowledged the good work RMR is doing
on forest health and fire mitigation.
***
The Trails Team worked on the Summit Trail up Red Mountain
on Sunday, July 13, 2025.
The crew included Bryan Wells, Rich Tocher,
Robert Taylor, and Rocky Kimball.
The Trail has now been improved to timberline.
The RMR community extends its appreciation!
***
An adolescent black bear has recently broken into four homes
on Red Mountain Ranch Lower Loop.
According to the Colorado Division of Wildlife,
in its brochure, Living with Bears,
"To help keep bears alive and wild, do not feed bears;
be responsible about trash and bird feeders;
burn food off barbecue grills and wash after each use;
keep all bear-accessible windows and doors closed and locked,
including in your home, garage, and vehicles."
***
Red Mountain Ranch
was awarded a four-year grant totaling $209,000
from the Colorado State Forest Service
to assist with forest health and wildfire mitigation
along our roadways and in diseased areas.
***
A team from the Colorado State Forest Service
has hung this year's pine beetle semiochemical packets
on 21 properties and along roadways.
***
Lacy Construction has been grading the roadways this summer,
and magnesium choline has been applied.
***
Scott Sorensen and his Mountain Tree Scapes team
are continuing their forest management work
along the Ranch's roadways.
***
A letter was sent to homeowners in March
from the Crested Butte Fire Protection District (CBFD)
describing the new uniform house signage recommendations.
***
Proposed Address Changes:
Numbering changes remain under consideration.
***
If you give your permission to Rocky Kimball ([email protected]),
your name will be included in the RMR Directory.
The Directory will not be made public
and is only for the use of homeowners who choose to be listed.
Wildfire Mitigation Assessments Available for Homeowners
We’re inspired by the number of landowners in our community
taking proactive steps to reduce wildfire risk
and protect both their property and our shared landscape.
The West Region Wildfire Council (WRWC)
offers professional wildfire mitigation support
for landowners in Gunnison County,
including project design, contractor bidding, and project oversight. Although WRWC does not currently have funding
to cost-share vegetation management in our area,
taking the first step now will put you in the queue
for future grant funding,
which could help cover part of your costs at a later time.
How it works:
WRWC will provide a cost estimate for designing and managing
a mitigation project on your property.
It includes a site visit, project layout, a Scope of Work,
contractor bidding, and oversight.
You will receive the estimate via email,
with an option to sign electronically or by mail.
Once signed, WRWC will schedule a visit and begin preparing your project.
There may be a delay due to high demand.
When funding becomes available, your “shovel-ready” project
will be included in future grant proposals for cost-share support.
If you prefer not to wait, you can move forward
using a contractor of your choice.
WRWC can still manage the project to ensure it meets mitigation standards.
By preparing now, you will strengthen your eligibility for future grants,
help build a stronger, community-wide funding proposal,
and be ready to implement as soon as resources become available.
To learn more or to start your assessment process,
visit www.cowildfire.org
or call the WRWC office at 970-615-7300.
***
The annual informational gathering,
hosted by the Stewardship Team, was well attended.
It was held at the home of Rocky Kimball on July 21, 2025.
Speakers included Jon Hare, High country Conservation Advocates (HCCA); Mitch Dahlke, Colorado State Forest Service (CSFS);
and Aaron Johnson and Scott Lahey,
Western Region Wildfire Council (WRWC).
Jon spoke of HCCA's work to block the molybdenum mine on Mt. Emmons,
and also about HCCA's current and future projects.
Mitch reported on the positive results of the three-year program
to combat the mountain pine beetle infestation on RMR.
And Aaron and Scott acknowledged the good work RMR is doing
on forest health and fire mitigation.
***
The Trails Team worked on the Summit Trail up Red Mountain
on Sunday, July 13, 2025.
The crew included Bryan Wells, Rich Tocher,
Robert Taylor, and Rocky Kimball.
The Trail has now been improved to timberline.
The RMR community extends its appreciation!
***
An adolescent black bear has recently broken into four homes
on Red Mountain Ranch Lower Loop.
According to the Colorado Division of Wildlife,
in its brochure, Living with Bears,
"To help keep bears alive and wild, do not feed bears;
be responsible about trash and bird feeders;
burn food off barbecue grills and wash after each use;
keep all bear-accessible windows and doors closed and locked,
including in your home, garage, and vehicles."
***
Red Mountain Ranch
was awarded a four-year grant totaling $209,000
from the Colorado State Forest Service
to assist with forest health and wildfire mitigation
along our roadways and in diseased areas.
***
A team from the Colorado State Forest Service
has hung this year's pine beetle semiochemical packets
on 21 properties and along roadways.
***
Lacy Construction has been grading the roadways this summer,
and magnesium choline has been applied.
***
Scott Sorensen and his Mountain Tree Scapes team
are continuing their forest management work
along the Ranch's roadways.
***
A letter was sent to homeowners in March
from the Crested Butte Fire Protection District (CBFD)
describing the new uniform house signage recommendations.
***
Proposed Address Changes:
Numbering changes remain under consideration.
***
If you give your permission to Rocky Kimball ([email protected]),
your name will be included in the RMR Directory.
The Directory will not be made public
and is only for the use of homeowners who choose to be listed.
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