by Town of Washington | Apr 29, 2025 | CWPP
GET A BURN PERMIT! Wisconsin DNR firefighters are preparing for fire season. In 2024, they responded to 1,135 wildfires that burned 2,528 acres statewide. Help them reduce that number by keeping fire safety in mind and taking steps to prevent the 9 out of 10...
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 Town of Washington | Jan 7, 2025 | CWPP, News
Awards have been determined by the Wisconsin DNR for the 2025 Wildfire Risk Reduction Grant applications. There are more applications for limited grant funding each year, and the process is highly competitive. The Town of Washington was awarded funding for our...
by Admin | Mar 15, 2024 | CWPP
by Admin | Dec 28, 2023 | CWPP
by Admin | Apr 17, 2023 | CWPP
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 Community Wildfire Defense Grant (CWDG) program helps communities plan...
