In 2020, the Scottsdale Fire Department released some information warning residents of the summer fire risk, even after a relatively green spring. Even a few years later, their guidance for community members to protect their properties from wildfire is still relevant; homeowners can revisit this list at any time to help minimize fire risk.
Creating defensible space around your home is one of the most important and effective steps you can take to protect you, your family and your home from wildfire. Read on to learn some top tips for fire prevention.
The Maricopa County Community Wildfire Protection Plan aims to improve local fire awareness and safety, promote emergency evacuation and communications plans, and restore healthy forest and riparian ecosystems.
As a homeowner, there are simple things you can do to reduce the risk of wildfire to your property; explore the National Fire Protection Association’s Firewise USA™ program to learn how your community can best prepare.
Visit this resource to learn how to report a wildfire to the closest Dispatch Center.
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Arizona Association for Environmental Education offers an Environmental Education Certification Program. Their Arizona environmental education certification course aligns with NAAEE’s Guidelines for Excellence Professional Development of Environmental Educators preparing participants to create a professional portfolio while gaining knowledge, skills, and experience toward certification.
The Sonoran Seed Collaborative pilot project was a partnership comprised of CAZCA, Arizona Columbine Garden Club, Arizona Native Plant Society, Tovrea Carraro Society, the City of Phoenix, and the Desert Botanical Garden. The goal of this collaborative was to increase the availability of native plant materials for restoration projects in Maricopa County. This is a report detailing the activities of the first year of the project. Put together by Carianne Campbell from Strategic Habitat Enhancements, LLC.
The Sonoran Insiders Ambassadors is a collaborative program with local influencers to reach wider audiences for the care and responsible use of natural spaces and National Forests in Central Arizona. This report details the methodology, processes and lessons learned from the first year of this pilot project. Sonoran Insiders is a joint effort between CAZCA, the National Forest Foundation, the U.S. Forest Service, Friends of the Verde, and the Arizona Conservation Partners.
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