Our Programs
Creating Fire-Adapted Communities in the Spanish Peaks Region
SPAWP leads programs that reduce wildfire risk, educate the public, and build community resilience across Southern Colorado. From securing grants for forest mitigation to training neighborhood leaders — our work is hands-on, grant-funded, and community-driven
Real Work. Real Impact.
Wildfire Mitigation Projects
SPAWP secures and manages grant funding for landscape-scale wildfire mitigation — forest thinning, fuel breaks, erosion control, and defensible space projects across the region.
$1.3M+ in grants secured
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Local Leadership. Safer Neighborhoods.
Neighborhood Ambassador Program
Our Ambassadors are community members who step up to lead wildfire preparedness — connecting people with resources, organizing events, and building relationships that make communities resilient.
Active across 7 counties
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Wildfire Awareness Starts with You.
Education & Outreach
SPAWP offers workshops, community events, and resource distribution to help residents understand wildfire risk and take meaningful action to protect their properties.
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Whether you want to volunteer, lead preparedness in your neighborhood, or support this work with a donation — we’d love to have you.