Colorado wildfires are becoming increasingly costly and destructive. Since 2002, wildfires have destroyed roughly 2,000 structures according In response to this growing risk, Colorado State University is launching a new center focused on creating wildfire management solutions 鈥渇or the next generation.鈥�
will provide science-based answers to critical questions raised by the most destructive wildfires in Colorado鈥檚 history.
One of the first tasks will be challenging: mapping and characterizing the WUI in Colorado. Through geographic data, socio-economic characteristics and wildfire risk potential, researchers will build a database that will shed light on Colorado鈥檚 WUI.
Colorado legislators are searching for ways to prevent future wildfires and protect homes in the WUI. In September, recommendations to Gov. John Hickenlooper.
According to the Center鈥檚 web page, it will hold a stakeholder engagement meeting this fall to initiate partnerships and prioritize wildfire issues.
