Save the Date: June 22, 2024, 8:30 am to 4:00 pm and June 23, 9:00 am to 12:00 pm.
Where: Jensen Memorial Ranch, Medical Lake, WA
What: Tame the Flames – Preserving Property, People and Rangelands
In eastern Washington, grappling with wildfires is inevitable – a matter of when, not if. This summer, in partnership with the Washington Department of Natural Resources and the Spokane Conservation District, Roots of Resilience will host a workshop focused on measures to lessen wildfire damage to your property and strategies for post-fire recovery.
The urgency for such initiatives was highlighted in 2023 when two major fires struck the Spokane region. The Gray Fire consumed over 10,000 acres, including 50 structures in Medical Lake, while the Oregon Road Fire affected around 11,000 acres. These disasters obliterated 366 homes and 710 structures, amplifying community concerns regarding fire prevention and post-fire land management.
The workshop will feature officials from the Department of Natural Resources and the Spokane Conservation District, Mayor Terri Cooper of Medical Lake, Chief Cody Rohrbach of Spokane Fire District 3, and ranchers Maurice and Beth Robinette.
Topics will include:
Department of Natural Resources' initiatives on Community Wildfire Resilience, Preparedness, and Service Forestry Programs, aiming to educate communities and small landowners on forest health, wildfire mitigation, and sustainable forest management.
Spokane Conservation District will shed light on Firewise Communities, offering free site assessments, forest technical support, and financial aid programs.
Maurice Robinette will share his firsthand experience with wildfire impact, detailing how the Gray Fire affected his Lazy R Ranch and the adaptive strategies implemented for recovery and fire risk mitigation, including the strategic use of livestock grazing.
This event is a must-attend for those interested in learning about assessing fire risk, implementing preventative measures, utilizing prescribed burns and livestock to manage fuel loads, and post-fire livestock management. Mark your calendars and visit our website in a few weeks to register.
For registration details and more information, stay tuned to Roots of Resilience's website: https://rootsofresilience.org/.