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Coalitions & Collaboratives, Inc. Advancing healthy and resilient communities through collaborative conservation and restoration. Newsletter đź”— https://shorturl.at/VOn3j

WE STRIVE every day to be an impactful collaborative conservation organization providing capacity-building support to place-based organizations throughout North America, resulting in safe, healthy, and resilient ecosystems and communities through funding, mentorship, and training. To support us, please donate at https://www.paypal.com/us/fundraiser/charity/2231946

From July through September, Action, Implementation & Mitigation (AIM) awardee Lincoln County Port Authority (LCPA) cont...
10/16/2026

From July through September, Action, Implementation & Mitigation (AIM) awardee Lincoln County Port Authority (LCPA) continued advancing local wildfire mitigation efforts in Montana.

This past quarter, LCPA:
• Completed 6 home assessments
• Completed mitigation work on 5 properties
• Treated 15.6 acres
• Engaged 3 volunteers for 10 hours of service
• Supported 2 communities through outreach and mitigation

Beyond these accomplishments, community interest is growing. LCPA’s Wood Bank volunteer program is putting wood from mitigation projects to additional use, while its partnership with the Montana Department of Natural Resources and Conservation (DNRC) is connecting more landowners with assessments and resources.

See how AIM supports local wildfire mitigation efforts and the communities carrying this work forward at CO-CO.ORG under the 'Healthy Forests'. Be sure to check out the AIM Program Maps & Data Hub and learn more about LCPA at lincolncountyportauthority.net

The partnership between Fire Adapted Colorado (FACO) and COCO continues to create meaningful impacts across Colorado by ...
10/15/2026

The partnership between Fire Adapted Colorado (FACO) and COCO continues to create meaningful impacts across Colorado by strengthening community capacity, connecting partners, and supporting local wildfire mitigation efforts.

Through COCO’s support of FACO’s staff time, training, and network coordination, communities are turning wildfire resilience planning into action. Recent highlights include:

• Turning training into action: Florissant Fire Protection District implemented a community mitigation project just months after completing wildfire mitigation planning training, securing $15,000 in grant funding and engaging residents and regional partners to reduce wildfire risk.
• Building sustainable local programs: Continued support helped expand the Lake George Fire Protection District’s popular pine needle removal event, engage residents in home mitigation, and build local capacity to lead future efforts.
• Strengthening community leadership: FACO continues to support Neighborhood Ambassador coordinators, develop volunteer training, and manage Ember Grants that help communities advance wildfire resilience.
• Connecting partners and sharing knowledge: Through network calls, mentorship, training, and regional collaboration, FACO is helping communities and organizations share expertise, strengthen partnerships, and advance mitigation efforts across Colorado and beyond.

These outcomes demonstrate how sustained investment in collaboration, training, and local leadership can translate into tangible community impact. Check out more about FACO and their work at fireadaptedco.org.

And reach out to FACO or COCO to learn more about the work featured here, access to resources, or mentorship.

Wildfire response doesn't stop at the fireline. It affects families and loved ones navigating time apart, uncertainty, c...
10/14/2026

Wildfire response doesn't stop at the fireline. It affects families and loved ones navigating time apart, uncertainty, changing routines and the transition back home.

Preparation and support can make a difference. A number of organizations have developed resources to help wildland firefighters and their families navigate the demands of fire season, from preparing for assignments to reconnecting afterward.

Explore these resources:
NWCG: A Preparedness Guide for Wildland Firefighters and Their Families
U.S. Forest Service: Reset: Firefighter and Family Members’ Reintegration Guide
Grassroots Wildland Firefighters: Family & Friend Preparedness Resources
International Association of Wildland Fire: Relational Wellness During Wildfire Season
ResponderStrong: Resources for Responders and Their Families

Supporting wildfire resilience also means recognizing the people and relationships that sustain responders throughout the season.

Save or share this list with a firefighter, family member, or someone in your community who may find it useful.

This Indigenous Peoples Day, Coalitions & Collaboratives honors the Indigenous peoples, communities, and knowledge keepe...
10/12/2026

This Indigenous Peoples Day, Coalitions & Collaboratives honors the Indigenous peoples, communities, and knowledge keepers whose enduring relationships with the land continue to shape how we understand stewardship, resilience, and caring for the places we call home.

At COCO, our work in forest and watershed health, wildfire mitigation and recovery, and environmental resilience centers on the strength of connected communities. We recognize Indigenous peoples as the original stewards of these lands and waters, with knowledge, leadership, and relationships with the land sustained across generations.

As we work alongside communities to prepare for wildfire, care for forests, and strengthen local capacity, we recognize the importance of listening, building trust, and supporting locally led solutions. Meaningful collaboration begins with respect for Indigenous peoples, their sovereignty, and their continued leadership in caring for their communities and homelands.

This Indigenous Peoples Day, we invite our community to honor Indigenous peoples past and present by supporting Indigenous-led organizations through donations, volunteering, and sharing their work.

Consider supporting our partners:
https://dinebaadeiti.org
https://www.redfeather.org
https://unitednatives.org
https://chizhforcheii.org
https://www.hopifoundation.org

We honor Indigenous peoples’ enduring strength, cultures, and leadership, today and every day.

This summer, Lake Wenatchee Fire & Rescue in Washington state, implemented and focused their Action, Implementation & Mi...
10/09/2026

This summer, Lake Wenatchee Fire & Rescue in Washington state, implemented and focused their Action, Implementation & Mitigation (AIM) funding on practical wildfire mitigation work across their district, helping residents assess risk, preparing for fuels projects, and creating opportunities to build hands-on skills.

From June through August, their work included:
• A women’s chainsaw course for local residents
• 20 wildfire home assessments
• 40 drive-by assessments for the Coles Corner Fuels Project, with 22 landowners signed up
• A community-wide chipping effort
• Community meetings, presentations, and outreach with residents and landowners

The team also worked alongside fellow Community Wildfire Defense Grant Program (CWDG) partners to coordinate projects and identify opportunities for continued mitigation in 2027.

This is the kind of locally driven work that helps communities move from assessing wildfire risk to taking action.

Want to see what AIM-funded work looks like on the ground? Explore more community projects at co-co.org/aim-program/ and check out the AIM Program Maps & Data Hub.

COCO's previous AIM partner, The Climate & Wildfire Institute, has launched the Wildfire Ready Design Challenge, invitin...
10/08/2026

COCO's previous AIM partner, The Climate & Wildfire Institute, has launched the Wildfire Ready Design Challenge, inviting student designers, builders and innovators to develop new approaches to home hardening in wildfire-prone communities. The challenge focuses on Zone Zero, the first five feet around a home, and the gap between knowing what works and making those solutions realistic and appealing for homeowners.

Student teams will submit their designs in early November, with winning teams announced in mid-November.

Learn more about the challenge: climateandwildfire.org/cwi-projects/designchallenge

Building prescribed fire capacity in KentuckyThrough COCO’s Action, Implementation & Mitigation (AIM) program, the Kentu...
10/07/2026

Building prescribed fire capacity in Kentucky

Through COCO’s Action, Implementation & Mitigation (AIM) program, the Kentucky Prescribed Fire Council is strengthening local capacity for safe and effective prescribed fire.

During the first five months of their AIM grant period, the team:
• Trained 42 participants representing 9 volunteer fire departments
• Held 2 prescribed fire crew member trainings
• Engaged 10 volunteers for 90 volunteer hours
• Developed 6 prescribed fire burn plans to support future Learn & Burn opportunities
• Conducted 3 meetings and 42 outreach activities

These efforts are helping volunteer fire departments build the skills, experience, and confidence needed to use prescribed fire as a tool for healthier, more resilient communities.

Visit co-co.org/aim-program/ to see what AIM is making possible in communities across the country.

COCO's next Tribal Grant Writing Club is October 23rd!This month's meeting, Tribal Funding Registry: Pathways to Steward...
10/06/2026

COCO's next Tribal Grant Writing Club is October 23rd!

This month's meeting, Tribal Funding Registry: Pathways to Stewardship, we're hosting Onawa Haynes from the Hozhonigo Institute. Join us for a hands-on introduction to the Tribal Funding Registry (www.tribalfunding.org) and learn how to use this resource to find opportunities aligned with your community’s priorities. We’ll walk through the Registry, share tips for navigating opportunities, and help you get started finding options that may be a good fit for your work.

Scan the QR code to sign-up and gain access to the club's resource folder with all previous meeting recordings.

COCO is bringing Community Wildfire Mitigation Best Practices (CWMBP) training to Florida! This is a first time for the ...
10/06/2026

COCO is bringing Community Wildfire Mitigation Best Practices (CWMBP) training to Florida! This is a first time for the in-person CWMBP course, and we're excited to ask for your help to spread the word!

This national-level training from COCO and the USDA Forest Service is designed for current and future mitigation specialists, wildfire professionals, residents, and community leaders working to reduce wildfire risk. Learn proven science, methods, and tools to effectively engage communities, improve mitigation efforts, and eliminate ineffective practices.

đź“ŤCWMBP | Gainesville, Florida
đź“… October 28-30, 2026

Interested in earning the Incident Qualification and Certification System (IQCS) N9073 Training Certificate? Participants must:
• Complete pre-work
• Attend and actively participate in all training days
• Submit a Mitigation Action Plan (MAP) within two weeks of course completion

Scan the QR code to apply for the Florida class and learn more at CO-CO.ORG under 'Healthy Forests.'

Planscape launches the new Funding Opportunity ReportPlanscape has launched a new Funding Opportunity Report, developed ...
10/02/2026

Planscape launches the new Funding Opportunity Report

Planscape has launched a new Funding Opportunity Report, developed in partnership with Blue Forest, the U.S. Forest Service, and The Freshwater Trust. Available at no cost across the U.S. West, the report helps project developers turn resilience plans into clear, data-driven benefit analyses.

Using Planscape, teams can define project areas from scratch or upload existing areas and quickly generate outcome data across five key areas:
Reduced Fire Risk
Water Availability
Air Quality
Carbon Storage
Bioeconomy Support

Built on Planscape’s open-source, collaborative planning platform and current datasets, the report provides audit-ready benefit analyses in seconds, helping project developers, utilities, and impact investors work from a shared understanding of project outcomes.

It’s another step toward making landscape-scale resilience planning more accessible, collaborative, and actionable. Learn more at https://app.planscape.org/home

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