Member Spotlight: the Columbia River Gorge Commission
If you’ve ever had the chance to travel along the western Columbia River, which forms the border between Washington and Oregon, you’ve likely found yourself in the Columbia River Gorge National Scenic...
View ArticleFostering Resilience through Community Organizing in the Rogue Valley
For nearly a decade, a group of Fire Adapted Learning Network (FAC Net) members from the Pacific Northwest and Hawai’i – informally dubbed the “PNW Pod” – has been meeting to provide peer support and...
View ArticleBuilding Partnerships with Tribal Nations through Trust and Relationship
There is a growing awareness among wildfire practitioners that thoughtful and intentional partnership between Tribal nations and non-Tribal organizations and agencies is essential. The history of...
View ArticleCollaboration is at the Heart of Successful Recovery: A Recap of the 3rd...
In May of 2025, wildfire recovery stakeholders and practitioners gathered for the third annual Post-Fire Recovery Workshop to build upon connections and collaborations formed at past meetings....
View ArticleMember Spotlight: Harstine Island Fire Adapted Community is Bringing...
When we think of community wildfire resilience in Washington, an island in South Puget Sound is not necessarily the first image that comes to mind. Yet, wildfires can and do happen on the west side of...
View ArticleWomen’s Chainsaw Safety Trainings are Building Confidence and Capacity in...
Chainsaw safety courses are nothing new, however, more and more are being held expressly for women. Often dominated by men, chainsaw classes can be intimidating spaces to enter. Those exclusively open...
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