by Molly Mowery | Oct 21, 2020 | News
NPR recently highlighted the role of REALFire® and similar voluntary programs as a key strategy for communities to address wildfire. Listen to CWPC Director Mike Budd and Eagle County Wildfire Mitigation Specialist Eric Lovgren as they discuss the program. Read or...
by Molly Mowery | Jun 18, 2020 | News
In a recent article in the Vail Valley Partnership, the Vail Board of REALTORS® highlights the importance of the REALFire® program and local opportunities for homeowners and realtors to engage more on wildfire mitigation. Read the full article here.
by Molly Mowery | Aug 16, 2019 | News
The recently released Lake Christine Fire: A Post-Fire Study on the Effectiveness of Wildfire Mitigation Activities in Identified Neighborhoods determined that homes which survived the Lake Christine Fire can be attributed to a combination of suppression and...
by Molly Mowery | Jul 12, 2019 | News
Eagle County and FirstBank, Colorado’s largest locally owned bank with a focus on “banking for good,” are offering private landowners and collective groups of private landowners in the Roaring Fork Valley the opportunity to apply for incentive funding to reduce...
by Kelly Johnston | Jul 26, 2018 | News
Eric Lovgren has became one of the most popular people in the Roaring Fork Valley this month. The Eagle County Wildfire Mitigation Coordinator’s advice on how homeowners can shore up their property to make it less susceptible to wildfire is suddenly in high...
by Molly Mowery | May 14, 2018 | News
Colorado Public Radio recently aired a story on the upcoming wildfire season, highlighting the importance of property assessments such as REALFire and Wildfire Partners. Click here to listen to or read the full story: Wildfire Season Is Now A Rubik’s Cube Of Homeowner...
by Molly Mowery | May 14, 2018 | News
This summer’s Vail Home Magazine features an update from VBR on Wildfire Awareness Month, with a spotlight on the REALFire program and the value of defensible space. Read the full article here: Vail Daily Special Sections
by Kelly Johnston | Apr 13, 2018 | News
A recent wildfire in Eagle County that burned near homes in the Brett Trail neighborhood reminds us of the importance of wildfire mitigation. Homes were built under the county’s wildfire building regulations and maintained “defensible space” on their properties. Read...
by Molly Mowery | Jul 11, 2017 | News
Eric Lovgren, Wildfire Mitigation Coordinator for Eagle County, made an appearance on Good Morning Vail to discuss community concerns over the 974-acre Gutzler Fire. The fire is currently burning in the White River National Forest, 13 miles southwest of Kremmling....
by admin | Jul 26, 2016 | News
Boulder County’s Wildfire Partners mitigation program was put to the test during the recent Cold Springs Fire near Nederland. The program, similar to REALFire, encourages homeowners to take action on their property and earn a mitigation certificate. Thanks to a...
