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