Town of Lake Cowichan awarded $400K for wildfire resilience

Town of Lake Cowichan awarded $400K for wildfire resilience

The Town of Lake Cowichan has received $400,000 in funding to combat wildfires. The money will go toward strengthening wildfire resilience, protecting homes, properties and critical infrastructure, educating youth, and contributing to a safer community. The funds came through the Union of B.C. Municipalities’ FireSmart Community Funding and Supports Program. “This achievement reflects the dedication and persistence of our FireSmart Coordinator, …

Simon Fraser University - SFU initiative leads new approaches to wildfire resilience in Canada

Year after year, B.C.'s wildfires are posing a growing challenge, with fires burning hotter, larger and more intensely than ever before. Landscapes are being decimated, communities are threate. . .