Archives: Communities
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Taos County, New Mexico
Situated along the western edge of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains, the communities of Taos County are consistently exposed to wildfires. Not only are homes and properties at risk to wildfires, but local watersheds, infrastructure, and valuable historical and cultural resources are threatened, including the 1,000-year-old Taos Pueblo, a World Heritage Site. Irrigation and municipal…
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Township of Ocean, New Jersey
Facing threats from sea-level change and hurricanes on its eastern border, the Township of Ocean in Ocean County, New Jersey also faces the threat of wildfire from the pine barrens to the west. Pinelands National Reserve borders the township and is one of the region’s largest land conservation efforts, but also poses a threat because…
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Wasco County, Oregon
Bordered by the Columbia River Gorge to the north, Mount Hood National Forest to the west, and open rangeland to the east, Wasco County encompasses a diverse Oregon landscape and experiences a variety of wildfire types. Most residential growth is centered around The Dalles and the Columbia River Gorge where large fires are common. Local…
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Wenatchee, Washington
The City of Wenatchee is located along the eastern foothills of the Cascade Mountain Range, along the Columbia River. The City has a history of wildfires, including the recent 2015 Sleepy Hollow Fire, which destroyed 30 homes and caused significant losses in the industrial and commercial areas of the City. In 2010, the City adopted…