The wildfire mitigation project is a collaborative to reduce fire fuels, educate and increase wildfire preparedness among residents, and mitigate wildfire risk in the communities within the fire…

The Department of Agriculture Forest Service R6-Pacific Northwest Region awarded $3.439 million to Deschutes County on February 12, 2026, under the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Community Wildfire Defense Grants program (CFDA 10.720) to reduce fire fuels, educate residents on wildfire preparedness, and mitigate wildfire risk in communities within the fire district in South Deschutes County, Oregon. The award is a Project Grant with an obligation of $3.439 million and a completion date of December 31, 2030. Deschutes County, a local government entity, serves as the recipient and parent grant holder for the project. Work is performed in Oregon.

The wildfire mitigation project is a collaborative to reduce fire fuels, educate and increase wildfire preparedness among residents, and mitigate wildfire risk in the communities within the fire district. The proposed project is in south deschutes county, oregon. A major issue for forest health and public safety within the wildland area.