C4 and commissioners debate county role in wildfire resiliency and request RPI capacity funds
C4 said many local entities already conduct wildfire mitigation and urged clarity on the county's coordinating role. Presenters said an RPI application was submitted with neighboring counties requesting about $75,000 over three years to build coordination capacity, not to replace on-the-ground mitigation.
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C4 told commissioners that wildfire resiliency and forest health rose to the top of priorities—especially after recent fires—but that many groups already perform mitigation work across the Arkansas basin. Presenters said the county needs clarity about whether it wants to serve as a coordinator and recommended building capacity to convene partners rather than attempting to deliver major mitigation in-house.
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