SWAG: Storm Mountain Wildfire Action Group

08/18/2026

Hi Neighbors,

Due to some SWAG group conflicts there won’t be a meeting this month.

See you next month.

07/14/2026

HI Neighbors,

Our SWAG meeting is this Wednesday starting at 6:00.

We’ll be discussing the slash dumpster program.

Here is the Zoom link to attend:

Topic: SWAG 7-15-2026
Time: July 15, 2026 06:00 PM Mountain Time (US and Canada)
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/5389666620?pwd=WHjW4AQK4BwmsOqe7nxJgoNz51IkmN.1&omn=88610494540

Meeting ID: 538 966 6620
Passcode: SWAG2026

If you would like to attend in person: 644 Lakeview. In The Big Brown Barn if it's too hot in The Big Red Barn.

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06/25/2026

Dear Storm/Cedar Park Community,
As many of you know SWAG has held slash chipping events the past two years. We are not eligible for that grant this year, so we are pleased to announce a partnership with LFRA which will bring dumpsters capable of holding approximately 60 pick up loads of slash (ONLY!). The event will be held at 644 Lakeview Dr., David & Gail Hoffman's (aka Epichoregeo Ranch).

The dumpsters can only take natural material (burned or unburned) logs less than 6' and less than 24" diameter. Any dumpster containing materials needing to be dumped at the landfill instead of chipped will result in SWAG being charged $500 by LFRA. That can't happen, especially if we hope to be considered for this program again in the future. (See attached LFRA Flyer)

There are strict guidelines which must be followed to take part.

The window for this event is July 7-17. If we fill the dumpsters sooner, we will shut down before the 17th.

NO: Trash, Processed Lumber, Fence Posts, Nails, Wire, Tinsel, or Rocky Material. Any load inspected (by Dave) and found to have any of these will be totally refused.
First signed up/first served: See the link below to sign up - your sign up will be dated when received.
Due to an unknown number of participants/amounts we can load into each dumpster, there is a 2 pick-up load limit per person on the first round. If you have more, you can indicate that in your response.
You bring it (during your assigned time and date), transfer it to the dumpster and clean up after yourself.
No "drop ins" will be accepted.
Entrance to the property will be monitored by video.
Dave will be in attendance at all times when slash is unloaded.

Reservation Link:
https://forms.office.com/r/6Cp0F2a3hA?origin=lprLink

For additional info, please email Dave at the email address below.

Dave Hoffman
Chairperson, Cedar Park/Storm Mountain Fire Recovery Group
[email protected]
970-212-6999

05/15/2026

Hi all,

I just got a message from Emily at the Big Thompson Watershed Coalition. She is excited to report that the USFS will be sending folks up to cut dead and dying trees along Storm Mountain Drive next week on the stretch of federal land along the road. Their target is anything at risk of falling into the road and blocking access. They'll likely get started this coming Monday, May 18th but heads up for all next week when coming up and down the road, and maybe anticipate a few minutes delay. They expect the whole operation to only take a day or two.

This is great news for us and fire safety.

05/01/2026

Something to consider attending if you have large animals.

If you've ever tried to transport livestock during a disaster, you know it's not necessarily easy. That's why LCSO and members of our Larimer County Sheriff's Posse are hosting a Large Animal Evacuation and Preparedness event to talk evacuation planning, readiness, routes, and more.

📅 Friday, May 8
🕞 6:30-8:00 p.m.
📍 The Ranch (McKee Building) - 5280 Arena Circle
🐴 Who should attend? Horse and livestock owners, boarding facilities, and anyone responsible for large animal care

It's no secret that we've had an unseasonably warm, dry year with high risk of wildfires already. Our Larimer County community is also no stranger to Mother Nature's wrath, and in times of trouble, we pull together. But we don't have to wait until a disaster strikes - preparedness goes a long way in keeping our families, our animals, and our neighbors safe.

Plan ahead. Act early. Protect what matters.