Chiwawa River Pines: A Recognized Firewise Community What does that mean? EDUCATE * “Healthy” wildfires would historically come through our area area every few years. * Our decision to suppress it has resulted in 100 years of overgrown, dense and diseased forests. * What used to be a natural agent aiding the health of our forests has now become the Megafire, the intensity of which leaves a landscape unable to recover for decades. TAKE ACTION * By joining the Chiwawa River Pines Firewise Community, you are joining your neighbors in being proactive and preparing for a wildfire event by taking responsibility for your property. * Simple steps like raking pine needles away from structures can make the difference in saving your home. Create a safe zone around your home that is able to slow down or stop a fire. FIREWISE KEEPIN’ IT LEAN, CLEAN AND GREEN! GET DETAILS ABOUT HOW YOU CAN PREPARE FOR WILDFIRE SEASON! JOIN US FOR A FIREWISE PRESENTATION AT: * Learn how your documented Firewise work hours assist us in obtaining grant funding. * Review the Chiwawa River Pines Action Plan. * Meet the Firewise Leadership and learn how you can help us in this vital wildfire mitigation grassroots effort! IT MEANS NOTHING UNLESS WE ACKNOWLEDGE OUR RISK AS A COMMUNITY AND TAKE ACTION! ANNUAL HOME OWNER’S ASSOCIATION MEETING/POTLUCK APRIL 22, 2017 10 AM LAKE WENATCHEE REC. CENTER BEING FIREWISE DOES NOT MEAN REMOVING EVERY TREE! Defensible Space