How homeowners and the community can reduce wildfire risk and prepare for a wildfire event. Ashley Whitworth, Wildfire Mitigation Program Administrator for the Colorado Springs Fire Department, brings us up to speed on defending against wildfire.
Ashley also tells us about the Division of the Fire Marshal, and Peak Alerts. Ashley served as a Wildland Firefighter on the Waldo Canyon and Black Forest Fires.
MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:
Presenter’s Slide Presentation
Outdoor burning guidelines, burn bans, burn restrictions
719-444-7000 – non-emergency number to report violations
Ashley Whitworth
Office: 719-385-7342
Email
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Sustainable and Resilient Pikes Peak Region group on Facebook
This episode was recorded at the Sustainability in Progress (SIP) virtual event on June 21, 2023. Sustainability in Progress is a monthly program of the Peak Alliance for a Sustainable Future. Join us (free) the third Wednesday of every month.
July’s event:
Sustainability in Progress: How the Pikes Peak Summit Visitor Center is Meeting Environmental Challenges
July 19, Noon to 1 pm
Learn about the environmentally sensitive design and construction of the new Pikes Peak Summit Visitor Center and the Living Building Challenge certification process. Sandy Elliott, Parks Operations Administrator for Pikes Peak – America’s Mountain, will share the fascinating details. Reserve here to receive a link.
The mission of Peak Alliance for a Sustainable Future is to promote regional sustainability and advance the Pikes Peak region’s sustainability plan (PPR2030) through regional collaboration and outreach. Connect with us at peakalliance.org
Thanks to Pikes Peak Permaculture for sponsoring the Peak Environment podcast.
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