by Town of Washington | Jan 1, 2026 | CWPP
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 competition for limited grant funds. The Town of Washington is pleased to...
by Town of Washington | Nov 24, 2025 | CWPP
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 brush site open for a longer period, but our grant stipulates that it...
by Town of Washington | Jun 28, 2025 | CWPP, News
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 trained firefighters from the WDNR, the United States Forest Service (USFS),...
by Admin | Jun 15, 2025 | CWPP
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 least 14′ of overhead clearance? Is there room for an...
by Town of Washington | Mar 12, 2025 | CWPP, News
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. On October 30, 2024, the Deerskin Fire burned 6.67 acres. It was...
by Admin | Mar 15, 2024 | CWPP
