Reducing wildfire risk takes work across our entire community. The city manages vegetation and reduces hazardous fuels on public lands, while property owners can make improvements that help protect their homes.

These efforts work together. Explore examples of wildfire mitigation projects in Boulder, see what different approaches look like and consider how similar improvements could help reduce risk around your own property.

See How Boulder Is Reducing Wildfire Risk

The City of Boulder is working to reduce wildfire risk through projects across public lands, parks and community spaces.

These efforts include managing vegetation, reducing hazardous fuels, improving landscape resilience and supporting healthier ecosystems.

Through Wildfire Ready 2030, city departments are coordinating their work to make thoughtful investments in wildfire mitigation and strengthen community resilience.

Explore the city's wildfire projects to learn more about where this work is happening and how it supports a more wildfire-resilient Boulder.

The city uses targeted grazing as one way to manage vegetation and reduce wildfire risk in grassland areas.

Projects like this demonstrate how wildfire mitigation can look different depending on the landscape and the risks being addressed.

See Wildfire Resilience Projects Across Boulder

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Explore fire-resilient landscapes

Fire-resilient landscaping is one way property owners and the city can help reduce wildfire risk while maintaining attractive, functional outdoor spaces.

The city of Boulder is incorporating wildfire resilience into landscape management through vegetation maintenance, thoughtful plant selection and other mitigation practices.

Explore the city's Urban Resilient Landscapes resources to learn how landscaping choices can support wildfire resilience and find ideas you can consider for your own property.

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See How Boulder Residents Are Taking Action

Wildfire resilience isn't just about city projects. Property owners and neighborhoods across Boulder also have an important role in reducing wildfire risk.

From creating defensible space and improving building materials to working together on neighborhood projects, community members can take meaningful steps to make their properties more resilient.

These efforts demonstrate how individual actions contribute to a more wildfire-resilient community.

What’s Your Next Step?

Wildfire preparedness looks different for everyone. Explore more ways to reduce your risk and build resilience.