Spanish Peaks Alliance for Wildfire Protection
Protecting Wildlife, Families & Homes in the Spanish Peaks Region
Wildfires are a fact of life in the mountains. Preparation saves lives. SPAWP works alongside homeowners, agencies, and volunteers to reduce wildfire risk — so the places we love stay safe.
How We Help
Three Ways to Take Action
Prepare Your Property
Create defensible space, harden your home against wildfire, and sign up for a free Home Ignition Zone assessment — all with step-by-step guidance.
Get Prepared →See How We Work
Over $1.3 million in grants secured. More than 1,100 acres of forest mitigation. Explore SPAWP's programs and active projects in the region.
Our Programs →Join the Effort
Volunteer for community events, become a Neighborhood Ambassador, or support our mission with a tax-deductible donation.
Get Involved →
About SPAWP
It's Not a question of If, But When
In the summer of 2018, the Spring Creek Fire scorched over 108,000 acres across Southern Colorado. It destroyed 140 buildings, damaged critical watersheds, and left lasting scars on the landscape and the people who call this place home.
Out of that devastation, our community came together with a clear purpose: prepare for the next fire before it starts. SPAWP is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit working with homeowners, agencies, and volunteers across 7 counties to reduce wildfire risk.
Our Work
Active Projects
SPAWP secures and administers grants that fund critical wildfire mitigation work across the Spanish Peaks region.
Cuchara Valley & Navajo Ranch Mitigation Project
Free HIZ Assessments
Getting the HIZ assessment changed how I think about my property. The specialist walked me through exactly what to prioritize — I knew where to start instead of feeling overwhelmed.
— Property Owner, Huerfano County
What's Happening
Upcoming Events
Apply to Participate in SPAWP’s NFPA Grant: Funding for 2026 Wildfire Mitigation
Spanish Peaks Alliance for Wildfire Protection, NFPA & State Farm funded spark-grant application...
May 10
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Support Wildfire Protection in the Spanish Peaks
SPAWP is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit. Your tax-deductible donation funds on-the-ground mitigation work that protects our communities, forests, and watersheds.
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