Lander County Community Wildfire Protection Plan Update

Fill out the Lander County CWPP Comment Form

Lander County is updating its Community Wildfire Protection Plan (CWPP) to better protect its communities, watersheds, and natural resources from wildfire risks.

Stay informed and get involved! A successful CWPP relies on community involvement. Through the planning process, Lander County residents and stake holders have the opportunity to develop and implement recommendations that protect their communities from wildfire.

Visit this page regularly for updates on community workshops, draft documents, and opportunities to participate in shaping the future of wildfire protection in Lander County.

For more information on the CWPP please contact:

What is a Community Wildfire Protection Plan (CWPP)?

A Community Wildfire Protection Plan (CWPP) is a locally developed strategy to reduce the risk of wildfires and improve community preparedness. It’s more than just a document—it’s a tool that empowers communities to identify priorities, strengthen emergency response, and protect what matters most.

Lander County is updating its 2005 CWPP to reflect current wildfire conditions, better data, and the evolving needs of its residents. This update will reassess ten local communities originally included in the 2005 plan.

To lead this important effort, Lander County has partnered with Resource Concepts Inc. (RCI), a firm with deep experience in wildfire planning and land stewardship.

Plan Info

The updated CWPP is a collaborative, non-regulatory plan designed to:

  • Collect input and recommendations from local residents
  • Identify and assess wildfire hazards and risks
  • Describe each community’s unique characteristics and vulnerabilities
  • Recommend practical, science-based strategies to reduce risks
  • Prioritize mitigation projects that protect homes, landscapes, and infrastructure

This plan will help guide funding decisions, project implementation, and emergency preparedness efforts across Lander County for years to come.

Fill out the Lander County CWPP Comment Form

The CWPP is built on local insight and involvement. Whether you’re a resident, property owner, firefighter, rancher, or community leader, your perspective is vital to creating a meaningful and effective plan.

What will be covered in the community meetings?

  • CWPPs explained and their purpose
  • Learn how your community ranks when assessing fire hazards
  • Discuss preliminary projects to reduce wildfire risk
  • Bring project ideas to the CWPP team to be incorporated into the plan!

Click on each community name below to view a map of its 2005 CWPP boundary:

Along with public involvement, the following publications will be utilized to update the CWPP. More documents may be added as plan update efforts continue.

  1. Lander County CWPP (2005)
  2. Lander County Landscape -Scale Wildland Fire Risk Hazard Value Assessment (2008)
  3. Lander County Local Emergency Management Plan
  4. Lander County Master Plan
  5. Lander County Policy Plan for Federally Administered Lands (2005)
  6. FS National Forest Land and Resource Management Plan (1986)
  7. Shoshone-Eureka RMP Record of Decision (1986)
  8. Great Basin Fuel Breaks Programmatic EIS Record of Decision (2020)
  9. Targeted and Prescribed Grazing of Annual Grasses in Great Basin Ecoregions of Nevada
  10. Nevada Division of Forestry, Nevada Forest, Range and Watershed Action Plan (2020)

Community Meetings

1st Round of Community Meetings

3 meetings will be held, open for all residents to attend.

  1. Battle Mountain: March 24th /  6:00 PM / Civic Center / 625 Broad Street
  2. Kingston: March 25th / 6:00 PM / Kingston Town Hall / 112 Gold Knob Road
  3. Austin: March 26th / 5:30 PM / Austin Town Hall / 135 Court Street

What will be covered in the community meetings?

  • CWPPs explained and their purpose
  • Learn how your community ranks when assessing fire hazards
  • Discuss preliminary projects to reduce wildfire risk
  • Bring project ideas to the CWPP team to be incorporated into the plan!

Stay Connected

Fill out the Lander County CWPP Comment Form

The success of this plan depends on broad community participation. Please check back regularly for updates, or contact us directly to share your questions, insights, or concerns. Together, we can create a safer, more wildfire-resilient Lander County.

How To Get Involved

Resource Concepts, Inc. (RCI) will be conducting wildfire risk assessments in close coordination with local communities to identify hazards and opportunities for fire protection. Once the assessments are complete and the updated CWPP is drafted, public workshops will be scheduled. Feedback from residents of each community will be used to plan and implement wildfire protection projects. Check this page regularly for the latest updates and workshop announcements.

For more information on the CWPP please contact: