HIP HIP HOORAY!  Funds have been approved by the DNR for the Firewise Perimeter/Evacuation Route Project.  Phase One on the west side will be done THIS SPRING!  Thank you to all those who have signed authorization forms.  Any property owner who has not signed a form, and whose property is in phase one, must sign by February 15th, 2023 to be included in phase one.  Fuel reduction will begin shortly after this date.  The work done can be tailored to the individual property owner, such as flagging trees the owner wants to keep.  If you have any questions you can call Ben Hartmann, Service Forester Southeast Region at 509-261-1961, or Dustin Mutch, Landowner Assistance, Service Forester at 509-859-6437.  Your Firewise Committee Members will also be happy to help. 

Property owners who have signed authorization forms for properties that are in phase two or phase three, are still included in those projects.  Phase two and three will proceed if enough property owners in those areas sign on.  Talk to your neighbors.  This is a good deal!  We encourage anyone who has not signed on to do so.  The project is a go!  The money is there!  Just say "Yes"!  Call Ben or Dustin if you have questions.  All work will be done by DNR approved contractors.  This work is free to the property owner.  Fuel reduction makes us all safer.  An authorization drop box is attached to Martin's porch, 215 E. Ponderosa, the first house on the north side after you turn off Pipeline to enter the park.  Or give your signed authorization form to a Firewise committee member.

We hope to expand the program to help people with grocery purchases, doctors’ visits, and other services.  This is a free service. Although you would need to pay for any expenses you incur.

LOOKING FOR VOLUNTEERS. CONTACT 503-473-5773 or PPOAOutreach2022@gmail.com if you are interested in volunteering or would like to know more about the program.

Click here to view and print the form to enroll in the program.