The FireBreak Campaign

10/09/2026

Thanks for featuring us, The Times-Independent, and for everyone who joined us at our walk-and-talk!

Wildfire behavior is in large part fueled by vegetation, but the good news is that reducing wildfire risk doesn't have to mean removing every plant. Rather, it means being thoughtful and deliberate about plant species and spacing.

➡️ Are you interested in better understanding the vegetation on your property and how it relates to wildfire risk? Are you dealing with large, dense swaths of vegetation, especially near Mill or Pack creeks? Fill out the site assessment form at firebreakmoab.org and we'll be in touch! (Moab Valley properties only)

Rim to Rim Restoration is helping Moab residents understand how wildfire, flooding and vegetation interact – and what they can do to reduce risks on their properties.

09/29/2026

Congrats on 25 years, Utah Conservation Corps! We appreciate your partnership addressing fire fuels risk in the Moab Valley and beyond.

09/28/2026

Wildfire, wildlife, & the wetlands!

We had a fabulous walk-and-talk yesterday in the Matheson Wetlands on the last day of the Moab Festival of Science. Local experts from Moab Valley Fire Department, Rim to Rim Restoration, Utah Division of Wildlife Resources and Utah Forestry, Fire & State Lands discussed the functionality of wetland ecosystems, the history of wildfire in the wetlands, and ongoing fuels mitigation projects that are working to reduce fire risk while restoring ecosystems.

Thanks to everyone who joined us and to The Nature Conservancy in Utah for their co-management of this important landscape alongside DWR.

➡️ Are you worried about fire risk on your property in the Moab Valley and not sure where to start? Head to firebreakmoab.org and fill out the site assessment request form. We'll be in touch!

09/21/2026

Our Festival of Science event is coming up!

Join us THIS Sunday for an info-packed, interactive walk-and-talk in the Matheson Wetlands! If you want to learn more about Moab’s fire history, wetlands and water-adjacent ecosystems, and why we’re even talking about fire in the context of the wetlands…this event is for you!

With speakers from Rim to Rim Restoration , Moab Valley Fire Department , & Utah Dept of Natural Resources

RSVP: firebreakmoab.org *or* Moab-scifest.org

09/17/2026

We had a great time tabling at the Serve-A-Thon last Saturday! Our partners at Rim to Rim Restoration and Moab Valley Fire Department attended the fabulous event that raised money for our local first responders and got folks moving — participants walked 1000 laps (250 miles) around the high school track for America's 250th!

We're always excited to honor first responders, and were proud to use the Ad-Vertiser front page last week to thank the brave folks who keep our communities safe during disaster.

09/14/2026

Do you want to feel empowered to keep yourself safe during an emergency before first responders arrive? Are you interested in providing basic support to emergency responders during a disaster? Looking to be a leader in the community?

CERT may be for you! Fill out the community interest survey this fall (it doesn't commit you to anything) and we will get back to you this winter with next steps.

09/12/2026

09/09/2026

We will be at the Serve-A-Thon this Saturday! Come support first responders, help your community, and get those laps in 🚶🏽‍♀️

08/28/2026

"The fire is at 11% containment." "Firefighters are establishing containment lines." "Containment increased overnight to 50%."

It's all over the news during wildfire season — but what does fire containment really mean?

That's the subject of our Fire Talk Friday this month!