The Cody Conservation District is launching the next phase of coordination and planning for an updated Community Wildfire Protection Plan (CWPP) for Park County. Through a strong partnership with the Wyoming State Forestry Division and Park County Fire Protection Districts, the District secured a Community Wildfire Defense Grant (CWDG) to support this important effort.

The Cody Conservation District will serve as the facilitator and lead agency, spearheading coordination among partners and guiding the planning process to completion.

A CWPP is a locally driven plan that identifies wildfire hazards, prioritizes mitigation projects, and outlines strategies to better protect lives, property, infrastructure, and natural resources. As wildfire seasons continue to grow longer and more complex across Wyoming, proactive planning and partnership are more important than ever.

Project Collaborators

• Park County Fire Protection Districts
• Wyoming State Forestry Division
• Cody Conservation District
• Park County Homeland Security and Emergency Management
•  Bureau of Land Management
•  U.S. Forest Service
•  National Park Service
•  Wyoming Game and Fish Department
• Meeteetse Conservation District
• Powell-Clarks Fork Conservation District
• Park County Board of Commissioners

Why This Matters

• Identify high-risk areas and vulnerable infrastructure
• Prioritize fuels reduction and mitigation projects
• Strengthen interagency coordination
• Support defensible space and homeowner preparedness education
• Securing CWDG funding ensures that this Plan update incorporates the latest wildfire risk assessments and positions Park County to pursue additional mitigation resources in the future.

What to Expect

• Review and update existing CWPP content
• Evaluate current wildfire risk and fuels conditions
• Identify priority treatment areas and mitigation strategies
• Coordinate agency roles and responsibilities
• Establish a timeline for partner input and public engagement

Community engagement will be a critical component of this process. Opportunities for public input will be announced as planning progresses to ensure the Plan reflects both professional expertise and local knowledge.

Strong Partnerships, Shared Responsibility

Wildfire preparedness is a shared responsibility. Through the leadership of the Cody Conservation District and the collaboration of our many partners, this CWPP update will strengthen Park County’s ability to reduce wildfire risk and protect our communities, landscapes, and resources.

For more information about the CWPP update, please contact Cory Williams, Cody Conservation District Manager at cory@codyconservationdistrict.com or by phone at (307)578-8335.