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

Wildfire mitigation work in progress along a forested mountainside

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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Community members gathered for a wildfire preparedness event

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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SPAWP team presenting at a community wildfire preparedness workshop

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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Join the Effort

Whether you want to volunteer, lead preparedness in your neighborhood, or support this work with a donation — we’d love to have you.