Statewide
Request: $25,000
World Forestry Center seeks support for its Public Forum and Toolkit on Wildfire & Respiratory Health, which will bring approximately 120 residents, community organizations, public health practitioners, and forestry professionals together in Portland, Talent, and Redmond, Oregon, in 2027.
These facilitated, scenario-based forums will help communities understand wildfire smoke risks, identify practical ways to reduce exposure, and strengthen coordination between public health and forest management before disasters occur. WFC will prioritize participation from residents most vulnerable to wildfire and smoke, including low-income and rural households, outdoor workers, and people with chronic health conditions.
Lessons from the three forums will shape a free, replicable toolkit for museums, libraries, health agencies, and community organizations nationwide, strengthening disaster preparedness beyond Oregon.
