2017 Application Period CLOSED

The objective of the 2017 two-week prescribed fire training exchange (TREX) programs in Central Washington is to facilitate peer-to-peer, experiential learning for prescribed fire professionals and others interested in advancing innovative tools to restore fire-adapted ecosystems. Participants will engage in hands-on training in the ecology of fire-adapted ecosystems, communications and community outreach, prescribed fire monitoring, operational assignments, prescribed fire use, and collaboration among a diverse array of participating individuals and organizations.

Training Dates: September 24th through October 6th, 2017.

Location: 'Base Camp' will be located in Plain, Washington. Participants will be traveling to burn sites located throughout Central Washington.

For more information and details on what to expect at TREX events, please review the Cascadia TREX Summary.

For Selected Applicants

Registration: Selected participants will receive a Registration Packet. Completion of the packet will guarantee your placement in the training.

Cost: The cost to participate is $500.00, due upon selection and acceptance to the program with the Registration Packet. Payment may be made via:

• Check. Paid and sent to Washington Resource Conservation & Development Council.

Washington Resource Conservation & Development Council
RE: Cascadia TREX
1606 Perry Street, Suite E
Yakima, WA 98902

• PayPal. Note: There will be a $15.00 payment processing fee added to the Participant fee to use PayPal.

Please contact us if you need an invoice for your agency or organization to process a payment.

Questions?

Contact Kara Karboski | kara@washingtonrcd.org