CUSP is seeking a qualified individual to fill the position of Executive Director. This is an opportunity to work with the current Executive Director for an extended transition into the position. Resumes will be accepted until the right person is hired. Job description and how to apply can be found HERE.
Courtesy 9 News, Denver:
Colorado Wildland Fire Conference
September 18-20, 2018
People, Places, and Perceptions – Wildfire and the Human Condition
Location:
The Lodge at Mountaineer Square,
620 Gothic Road,
Mt. Crested Butte, CO
About the conference:
This year’s conference will provide an in-depth exploration of how human dimensions affect community adaptation to wildfire. We’ll examine why people adopt or reject best practices, how we understand risk, and how we collectively perceive notions about wildfire. The conference will offer a suite of learning opportunities including – keynote speakers, networking events and workshops, panel discussions, break-out sessions, and social gatherings.
SPEAKERS AND SCHEDULE can be found HERE.
SCHOLARSHIPS now available! Fire Adapted Colorado is offering a limited number of scholarships to cover registration. Find out more and apply HERE! Due August 6th.
COST: Early registration = $295; Early Registration ENDS August 31st. FACO Member registration = $245; Late registration = $350. Register HERE.
LODGING: Special rates for conference attendees at various area hotels, click HERE for more info. We recommend you CALL to reserve your room! Call BEFORE August 18th for the special conference rate.
DINNER AND LIVE MUSIC: Featuring the band Hardscrabble at the Ten Peaks venue above Crested Butte, September 19, 2018
LOOKING FOR MORE? See this video about places to go and things to do in Crested Butte!
WUI Mitigation Specialist
CUSP and COCO, Inc have an opening for a self-starter committed to reducing wildfire risk within the Upper Arkansas river basin. The position will be based out of the Salida Colorado State Forest Service Office and will work within the Upper Arkansas Basin on forest Health and wildfire risk reduction Initiatives. We are looking for an amazing, independent self-starter that can help to build a collaborative mitigation program from Leadville to Salida. The employee will report directly to COCO leadership.
Click on the link to learn more: WUI Mitigation Specialist Job Description
