Project summary
This project focuses on targeted fuel reduction and mitigation activities around critical infrastructure and evacuation routes. This project also addresses hazardous fuel loads to prevent the spread of wildfires and ensures that both the immediate and long-term wildfire mitigation needs of the community are met.
Project budget: $797,913.00
Project Phase: Design
Awardee: Estacada Rural Fire District #69
Project Timeline
- 04/01/2026 - Project kickoff
- 05/15/2026 - Recruit project manager
- 10/14/2026 - Environmental review & clearance
- 12/01/2026 - Contracting
- 12/15/2026 - Project startup
- 05/01/2027 - Phase 1: Project initiation – risk assessments, initial outreach, and coordination - Community engagement meetings and targeted homeowner/community clean up days
- 09/01/2028 - Community engagement meetings and targeted homeowner/community clean up days
- 09/01/2028 - Phase 2: Fuels reduction and infrastructure protection – contractors will complete high-priority fuels reduction, including critical infrastructure protection
- 02/02/2029 - Phase 3: Monitoring and evaluation – assess the effectiveness of the fuels reduction work and defensible space creation and adjust strategies to include areas impacted by fire during the grant duration
Contact
Sarah Poet, Fire Marshal
Phone: 503-630-7712
Email: spoet@estacadafire.org