Walker Range Patrol Association

Walker Range Patrol Association is a non-profit organization based in Crescent, Oregon, registered in the System for Award Management (SAM.gov) since 2007, with registration valid through March 2026. As a corporate entity with tax-exempt status, the organization focuses on wildfire mitigation, community protection, and environmental conservation efforts in the Walker Range area of Oregon. While specific details about its founding and comprehensive mission are not provided, the organization has established itself as a dedicated local entity working to address wildfire risks and enhance community resilience in North Klamath County.

The organization has been awarded significant federal grants, primarily through the U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service, specifically under the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Community Wildfire Defense Grants program. Its primary federal grant award of $2,740,182.15 supports the Walker Range Mitigation project, a comprehensive five-year initiative scheduled for completion by August 31, 2029. The project focuses on developing and implementing a Community Wildfire Protection Plan, which includes conducting wildfire risk assessments, reducing hazardous fuels, establishing defensible spaces, and improving community wildfire response capabilities. As a sub-grantee, Walker Range Patrol Association has collaborated with the Oregon Department of Forestry on multiple projects, including the North Klamath County Fuel Reduction Project, which involves mitigating fuels on 200 acres of private land and providing outreach and education to residents in the Walker Range Patrol Association district. These grants and projects demonstrate the organization's commitment to forest management, fire prevention, and community education in rural Oregon.