Wildfires threaten the wellbeing of all of the inhabitants of this region — both wildlife and human. IRC fire prevention works to reduce fire frequency and severity by engaging our volunteers, regional and state-wide partners, and the community to continuously monitor wind and weather conditions, reduce ignition sources, and stop fires before they occur.

Invasive species control protects the health of local wildland habitats by stopping the spread of harmful plants, animals, and insects that threaten these ecosystems. With the support and collaboration of staff, volunteers, and regional partners, we engage in a variety of activities to prevent non-native plants and wildlife from degrading the local landscape, allowing for a full flourishing of biodiversity.