Routt County, Colorado
Comprised of mountainous forests and sprawling ranchlands in northwestern Colorado, Routt County is motivated to keep an eye on wildfires. The county seat is Steamboat Springs, a popular destination for skiers and outdoor recreationists.
The Routt County Wildfire Mitigation Council was established in 2019 to coordinate fire preparedness and education, and to create resilient, fire-adapted communities. After a year-long process involving many stakeholders and with the council’s leadership, the county adopted a Community Wildfire Protection Plan in 2023.
The following year, a countywide Wildland-Urban Interface (WUI) Code was adopted. The code is intended for new construction and homes. CPAW was pleased to consult on this effort and provide draft language for the code.
Snapshot
- 2023 CPAW Community
- Population: 25,000
- Growth Rate: 8.8% (2010-2022)
- Fuel Type: Timber-understory