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treatment rather than a "shotgun" approach that result in more effective fire response and reduction of wildfire impacts including potential loss of human life, property, and natural resource damage. KFACC is being used as a platform for coordination between agencies, stakeholders, and landowners to have a coordinated approach to education and outreach for spreading awareness of wildfires before, during, and after they occur. 2.3 The Formation of the Kittitas CWPP Subcommittee The KFACC created the CWPP subcommittee to develop and complete this plan. The Kittitas County CWPP Subcommittee includes members of the public and representatives from local fire districts, DNR, Kittitas County, USFS, and KFACC. This CWPP was assembled in the true spirit of collaboration, and the following people are acknowledged for their participation and commitment which has resulted in this 2018 Kittitas County CWPP: The Nature Conservancy, Washington Farm Forestry Association, Suncadia, Kittitas County Board of County Commissioners, Kittitas County Public Works, Kittitas County Community Development Services, Kittitas County Fire Districts #1, 6, 7, 51, City of Cie Elum and City of Roslyn Fire Departments, Kittitas Valley Fire & Rescue, United States Forest Service — Okanogan Wenatchee National Forest, Bureau of Land Management, Washington State Department of Natural Resources — SE Region, Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife, Tapash Sustainable Forest Collaborative, Yakima Training Center — Fire Department, Kittitas Conservation Trust, Kittitas County Conservation District, City of Cie Elum Council and Staff, US Army National Guard and several private landowners representing the areas of Lauderdale Junction, Liberty, Hidden Valley and Buffalo Springs. Building a collaborative and cooperative environment with the fire department(s), community-based organizations, local government, and the public land management agencies has been the first step in reducing the risk of loss from wildland fire. The CWPP Subcommittee pledges to maintain this cooperation with the public over the long term with the commitment of all the participants involved. The importance of collaboration with neighboring CWPPs is recognized by the Subcommittee and is referenced throughout this CWPP as documentation of collaborative efforts to maximize hazardous fuels reduction efforts in the area. The Subcommittee agrees that the Kittitas County CWPP will be a living document, intended to promote fuels reduction, education, and other projects to decrease overall risks of loss from wildland fire; it is intended to be revisited at least annually to address its purpose. 2.4 Community Wildfire Protection Plan Update Process The most recent revision of the Kittitas County CWPP was adopted in April 2009. Continued efforts have been made by local, state, and federal agencies to reduce the threat of high intensity wildland fires through landowner education as well as fuels reduction activities on both public and private lands. In addition, private landowners have responded enthusiastically to the defensible space and preparation guidelines and recommendations to reduce hazardous fuels on their own properties. Community Wildfire Protection Plan 6 September 2018