Our Work
Protecting people and forests through prevention, transparency, and accountability.
What We Do
The National Wildfire Alliance (NWA) confronts the full system behind catastrophic wildfires. Our work brings together science, investigative research, traditional knowledge, and community action to protect people and forests — and to expose the policies, incentives, and decisions that shape wildfire outcomes.
Policy & Transparency
Policy decisions determine how wildfires are managed — and too often, those decisions lack transparency.
NWA shines light on the systems, incentives, and institutions that impact fire response, land management, and recovery.
Our work includes:
analyzing federal, state, and local wildfire policy
following budgets and funding structures
explaining how decisions impact communities
advocating for transparent, people-first policy
providing accessible summaries for the public
Goal:
Make wildfire governance understandable — and accountable.
Community Safety & Preparedness
Wildfire safety isn’t just a government responsibility — it’s a community effort.
NWA supports residents with practical tools, guides, and prevention knowledge to stay safe before, during, and after wildfires.
We provide:
education and readiness guides
neighborhood-level prevention tools
training on defensible space & risk mitigation
clarity around evacuation, alerts, and emergency response
community workshops and online resources
Goal:
Empower communities to protect themselves long before the flames arrive.
Truth & Accountability
Behind every major wildfire is a complex web of decisions, delays, and incentives.
NWA investigates these patterns and brings hidden truths to light through research, reporting, and data transparency.
We focus on:
documenting delayed response decisions
identifying harmful incentive structures
evaluating suppression strategies
highlighting what works — and what doesn’t
publishing public reports and investigative stories
Goal:
Ensure the public has accurate information — not just soundbites.
Land Stewardship
Healthy forests require active care.
NWA supports stewardship practices grounded in science, community experience, and Indigenous knowledge.
We uplift:
cultural burning practices
ecological thinning
habitat and forest restoration
traditional knowledge keepers
local land-care organizations
nature-based solutions that actually reduce wildfire risk
Goal:
Support land management practices that protect ecosystems and communities.
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