Who We Are
Protecting communities and forests.
We are here because communities deserve the FACTS about wildfire.
National Wildfire Alliance (NWA) is a 501 c(3) grassroots organization of professional and academic experts concerned with the mismanagement of our Nation's forests and wildfires with proven solutions for addressing these problems.
Our Mission
Our mission is simple:
Empower people. Protect forests. Restore trust.
What Makes NWA Different?
Most wildfire conversations focus on fuel and climate — important, but incomplete.
NWA looks at the whole system, including:
How funding shapes fire response,
How policy delays worsen outcomes,
How communities are left without adequate prevention tools,
And how many questions about wildfire management go unanswered.
We bring the parts together so the public can see the full picture — and take informed action.
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Our Story
NWA was founded by people who have witnessed firsthand the devastation caused by catastrophic wildfires — and the frustration that comes when communities are left with few answers and even fewer resources.
Over the years, we saw a pattern emerge:
fires intentionally expanded and growing larger
communities caught unprepared and unprotected
destructive decisions and no accountability
funding systems benefiting from disaster rather than prevention
out-of-control wildfire industrial complex
At the same time, local knowledge, cultural burning practices, and community solutions were pushed aside.
NWA is changing that.
We bring truth to the surface, advance real solutions, and work with regional residents, Tribes, scientists, and leaders who believe our forests and communities deserve better. Return to active forest and land management practices that reduce fuels loads, protect communities, and prevent catastrophic wildfires.
Our Core Values
Transparency
We expose the systems, incentives, and decisions shaping wildfire outcomes.
Integrity
We follow the facts — even when it’s uncomfortable or inconvenient.
Stewardship
We honor traditional and local knowledge, science, and community-led forest management.
Community
People come first. We stand with those most affected by wildfire risk.
How We Work
Research & Practices
We analyze data, policy, and agency decisions to achieve best outcomes.
Community Prepardness
We develop and share tools, guides, and training for wildfire readiness.
Accountability & Advocacy
We push for transparent, people-first systems at local, state, and national levels.