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2026 CWPP Grant Award
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has finalized the awards for the 2026 Wildfire Risk Reduction Grant applications. Each year, the increasing number of applicants intensifies...
Brush Site Chipped
This summer, we experienced a record number of brush site visits, averaging over 450 per month. Foley Tree Service chipped the brush site during the last week of October. We would prefer to keep the...
Home Ignition Zone Assessments on Bass Lake
To reduce the risk of wildfire in our town, home ignition zone assessments were recently conducted on 61 homes on Bass Lake as part of our Community Wildfire Protection Plan (CWPP). Specially...
You’re The First Line Of Defense!
As the homeowner, you are the first line of defense when it comes to helping your home survive a wildfire. Do your part to ensure adequate driveway access! Is your driveway at least 12' wide with at...
Wildfire in the Town of Washington
On April 16, 2024, the Valeria Fire burned 2.43 acres. A downed electrical power line caused it. The DNR needed nine pieces of equipment and 15 firefighters to put the fire out at a cost of $1,855....
What Do The Fire Danger Ratings Mean?
Prune Oaks In Winter To Avoid Oak Wilt
Oak wilt is Wisconsin’s most destructive oak disease, killing thousands of healthy trees annually. Start the year off by pruning your trees to protect them from harmful pests that emerge after the...
Winter Fire Safety Tips
New Grant For The Town Of Washington
We are pleased to announce the Town of Washington has been awarded a Community Wildfire Defense Grant in the amount of $246,938.45. Funded by President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, the...
Cool New App
Use it to access all burning permit information, fire danger, and burning restrictions. It also can be used to monitor wildfires and see where there are prescribed burns. Mobile friendly Check it...
Tired Of Bagging Leaves? Try Composting Instead!
Raking up fallen leaves can be a fun fall activity, but have you thought of composting instead? Composting is nature’s way of turning your leaves and grass into a valuable soil conditioner....
Winter Fire Safety
