The County of Grande Prairie released an updated Wildfire Mitigation Strategy with hopes to reduce the risk of wildfires around the county.
Included in the updated strategy, are plans made by the county, including fuel reduction efforts in areas where fire’s can pose a high-risk, especially within the Wapiti Dunes region.
The strategy also included a plan to ensure that people are prepared to prevent and respond to fires. They did this by collaborating with residents, businesses and different industry partners.
County Reeve Bob Marshall says protecting the region from avoidable fires is a shared responsibility.
“By working together, we strengthen our ability to safeguard the people, property, and landscapes that make our region unique.”
The County of Grande Prairie has been actively working to reduce wildfire risk since the launch of their first Wildfire Mitigation Strategy back in 2015.
