2026 Huerfano County CWPP
What is a CWPP?
Community Wildfire Protection Plans (CWPPs) help communities assess local hazards and identify strategic investments to mitigate risk and promote preparedness. Assessments and discussions during the planning process assist fire protection districts with fire operations in the event of a wildfire and help residents and communities prioritize mitigation actions. These plans also assist with funding gaps for fuel mitigation projects since many grants require an approved CWPP.
About This CWPP
In 2025, The Ember Alliance was contracted by Huerfano County, Colorado, to develop a Community Wildfire Protection Plan (CWPP) for the county and its three Fire Protection Districts. Working in partnership with the Colorado State Forest Service (CSFS), the county secured funding through a Community Wildfire Defense Grant (CWDG) from the U.S. Forest Service. The completed CWPP provides a comprehensive resource for conducting wildfire risk assessments across the Huerfano County landscape. The CWPP is currently under development and set to be finalized in Fall 2026. Community members and organizations are encouraged to check upcoming events for opportunities to participate. Read more about the project and get involved below.
Huerfano County CWPP Timeline
Community Events
Community Kickoff / Open Houses (Jan. 20 - 21, 2026)
Partners/Advisory Committee
- Huerfano County Board of County Commissioners (HC BOCC)
- United States Forest Service (USFS)
- Blackhawk Ranch
- Colorado State Forest Service (CSFS)
- Bureau of Land Management (BLM)
- Spanish Peaks Alliance for Wildfire Protection (SPAWP)
- San Isabel Utility Company
- Huerfano County Office of Emergency Management (HC OEM)
- La Veta Fire Protection District (FPD)
- Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW)
- Upper Huerfano FPD
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