Community Wildfire Protection Plan for Monterey, Pacific Grove, and Carmel-by-the-Sea

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Final report is published and posted January 2024.

Final report presented to Monterey City Council, June 4, 2024 - see presentation slides and Council meeting recording (at 2 hours, 6 min).

FINAL REPORT

Read the Monterey County Weekly article, published Feb. 23, 2023 - Three Peninsula cities are preparing a single plan to reduce future wildfire risk.

Watch KSBW Action News 8 from Feb. 15, 2023 - Monterey, Carmel, and Pacific Grove develop a Wildfire Prevention Plan to prevent wildfires

With the increased severity and frequency of wildfires in California, community wildfire planning is increasingly important to help prepare for and adapt to wildfire. Community Wildfire Protection Plans (CWPPs) are a tool to help reduce the severity and impact of wildfires and increase community resilience. A CWPP is being developed for the Cities of Monterey, Carmel-by-the-Sea and Pacific Grove (Plan Area). The CWPP is being developed with input and direction from stakeholders, agency representatives, and community members.

Plan area
The plan area encompasses the cities of Monterey, Pacific Grove, and Carmel-by-the-Sea. The Plan Area has an estimated population of 49,000 (U.S. Census 2020). The majority of people reside in the City of Monterey with an estimated population of 30,218 people, compared to 3,220 people in Carmel-by-the-Sea and 15,090 people in Pacific Grove.

Final Report 
https://storymaps.arcgis.com/stories/d4cdd92189024e819ba9c5cb6380352d


Final report presented to Monterey City Council, June 4, 2024 - see presentation slides and Council meeting recording (at 2 hours, 6 min).

FINAL REPORT

Read the Monterey County Weekly article, published Feb. 23, 2023 - Three Peninsula cities are preparing a single plan to reduce future wildfire risk.

Watch KSBW Action News 8 from Feb. 15, 2023 - Monterey, Carmel, and Pacific Grove develop a Wildfire Prevention Plan to prevent wildfires

With the increased severity and frequency of wildfires in California, community wildfire planning is increasingly important to help prepare for and adapt to wildfire. Community Wildfire Protection Plans (CWPPs) are a tool to help reduce the severity and impact of wildfires and increase community resilience. A CWPP is being developed for the Cities of Monterey, Carmel-by-the-Sea and Pacific Grove (Plan Area). The CWPP is being developed with input and direction from stakeholders, agency representatives, and community members.

Plan area
The plan area encompasses the cities of Monterey, Pacific Grove, and Carmel-by-the-Sea. The Plan Area has an estimated population of 49,000 (U.S. Census 2020). The majority of people reside in the City of Monterey with an estimated population of 30,218 people, compared to 3,220 people in Carmel-by-the-Sea and 15,090 people in Pacific Grove.

Final Report 
https://storymaps.arcgis.com/stories/d4cdd92189024e819ba9c5cb6380352d


Final report is published and posted January 2024.

  • Final CWPP Report

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    The City of Monterey, in conjunction with the cities of Carmel-by-the-Sea and Pacific Grove, completed a Community Wildfire Protection Plan project in November 2023. The purpose of the project was to identify priority projects and action items for the areas intended to protect lives property, critical infrastructure and resources, mitigate wildfire risk, and increase community resilience. The final report which includes recommended action plans is now available at https://storymaps.arcgis.com/stories/d4cdd92189024e819ba9c5cb6380352d. The three (3) cities will use this report and recommended action plans as a guide for future projects and budgeting.

  • Community Wildfire Protection Plan Workshop in Monterey, Wed., May 24

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    In conjunction with the Community Wildfire Protection Plan, in-person community workshops will be held in May 2023 to foster a community driven discussion and learn about the wildfire concerns throughout the unique communities in the Plan Area. One workshop will be held in each Plan Area city, Monterey, Pacific Grove, and Carmel-by-the-Sea, at the following dates and times.


    Workshops are open to the public, and include an array of activities and discussion topics to get input from residents, landowners, and community stakeholders regarding your concerns related to wildfire and how the CWPP can reflect the community’s priorities for mitigating wildfire risk. Each workshop will include snacks, refreshments and a raffle! Please fill out the registration form at https://surveymonkey.com/r/CWPPCommunityWorkshops to reserve your spot, and join us in creating a more wildfire resilient community!

  • Please Take Our Survey - the Survey is Now CLOSED

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    Public input and discussion is a critical component of developing a successful and implementable CWPP. To ensure that this CWPP reflects the priorities and concerns of the local community, we will be conducting a three-tier public outreach approach involving a public survey, a stakeholder working group, and community workshops. See the website at https://ims.dudek.com/MontereyCarmelPacificGroveCWPP

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