Youth conservation crews assist underserved residents in Boulder County

Key Points

• Wildfire Partners is partnering with Mile High Youth Corps this fall to provide free wildfire mitigation services in Boulder County, funded by the Wildfire Mitigation Tax Fund.

• Youth crews will work in communities including Allenspark, Coal Creek, Lafayette, and Louisville on projects such as juniper removal, debris cleanup, and creating defensible space around homes.

• To learn more about our youth program, contact Katie Palubicki, Wildfire Partners Outreach Coordinator at 303-441-1233 or kpalubicki@bouldercounty.gov.

Boulder County, Colo. – Wildfire Partners is launching the next phase of its Youth Helping Underserved Individuals and Communities program, building on the success of this summer’s partnership with TEENS, Inc.

Starting September 15, Mile High Youth Corps will lead wildfire mitigation projects in Boulder County, continuing the Wildfire Partners mission of helping residents reduce their wildfire risk and improve home resiliency. This work is made possible through funding from the Wildfire Mitigation Sales Tax Fund.

Throughout the fall, youth crews will work in Boulder County communities, including Allenspark, Coal Creek, Lafayette, and Louisville. They will complete projects improving individual and community wildfire resiliency. Their work will focus on creating defensible space around homes and communities, with tasks ranging from juniper removal, debris cleanup, and constructing noncombustible gravel barriers.

“We are excited to continue this momentum with Mile High Youth Corps,” said Ellie Stanton, Wildfire Partners Youth Program Specialist. “By expanding our reach this fall, we can serve more communities, help more homeowners, and provide young people with valuable workforce experience in wildfire mitigation.”

The fall season follows an impactful summer with TEENS, Inc., where crews provided free mitigation services to over 40 homes, including two mobile home communities.

About Wildfire Partners

Wildfire Partners is a nationally recognized Boulder County government program designed to help residents prepare for wildfires. Technical and financial assistance is available to residents of the county through custom wildfire mitigation assessments, grant funding, educational programs, community events, and a free chipping program.

For more information about wildfire mitigation and support from Wildfire Partners, visit wildfirepartners.org, call 303-441-1420, or email info@wildfirepartners.org.

Mile High Youth Corps members work on a wildfire mitigation project in Boulder County in 2024.

Boulder County wants to ensure that everyone has equal access to our programs, activities, and services. To request an Americans with Disability Act (ADA) accommodation, please email ada@bouldercounty.gov, or call 303-441-1386. If you need help in another language, please email cppfrontdesk@bouldercounty.gov or call 303-441-3930.