Community Wildfire Resiliency Plan

About

The Regional District of Central Okanagan's Community Wildfire Resiliency Plan (CWRP) is the primary wildfire risk reduction plan for communities in Electoral Areas East and West. This includes the Ellison, Joe Rich and the south end of June Springs Road and Lakeshore Road in Electoral Area East, and Traders Cove, Killiney Beach, Westshore Estates, Fintry, Valley of the Sun, Trepanier Road and Brent Road in Electoral Area West.

The Regional District of Central Okanagan’s 2026 CWRP builds on the forest management recommendations of Forsite, further strengthening our neighbourhoods against future wildfire threats.

The CWRP will help the Regional District of Central Okanagan develop achievable and strategic action items to enhance community wildfire resiliency while prioritizing wildfire risk management in the wildland-urban interface, where homes and buildings intersect with forested areas. Mitigation through forest fire fuel reduction is a crucial annual activity involving RDCO staff, contractors and the general public.


How to get involved

The RDCO is seeking feedback on the CWRP to ensure the final plan reflects local priorities of residents and supports wildfire mitigation in our region.

We are seeking community input on the impacts of wildfire and priorities for wildfire management. This feedback will help the project team identify wildfire risks, understand public concerns and consider appropriate mitigation options. This information will also help inform decisions about the placement of fuel and where preventative prescribed burns may occur.

We all play a vital role in safeguarding lives, property and our environment by embracing FireSmart principles in how we build and maintain our landscapes. Through proactive wildfire fuel mitigation and consistent FireSmart practices, we can strengthen our community’s resilience, protect our homes and infrastructure and preserve the natural spaces we cherish.

Your input will be considered in the development of the final Community Wildfire Resiliency Plan.

  • Learn more about the CWRP and Firesmart by viewing the display boards
  • Review the action plan
  • Review the local fire risk maps
  • Take the survey below
  • Ask a question


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