Molly Mowery serves on the Technical Program Committee of the inaugural Wildfire Resilient Structures (WiReS) Conference. The WiReS conference addresses the WUI fire risk problems inherent to the built environment to support resilient and equitable communities. With a shared goal of implementation through education, the WiReS conference will make local, regional, and state impact through the presentation and promotion of […]
After the Fire Announces Molly Mowery and Casey Taylor Appointed to Board of Directors – February 2022
After the Fire USA is an initiative of the non-profit, Rebuild NorthBay Foundation, a 501(c)3 organization created by wildfire survivors and experts to support communities of all sizes as they prepare for wildfires and recover, rebuild, and reimagine a more resilient future after a wildfire. After the Fire USA works with private and government partners to address […]
Mariposa County Recreation and Resiliency Master Plan receives award – September 2021
This novel plan that integrates resiliency with recreational planning is the recipient of a 2021 American Society of Landscape Architects Planning and Analysis Honor Award. WPI was part of the planning team led by Design Workshop. Read more about the unique aspects of the plan and view other award winners on 2021 ASLA Professional Awards […]
WPI participates in ARISE-US Symposium – September 2021
Molly Mowery participates in an ARISE-US Symposium: Wildfire – Connecting the Dots. ARISE is the United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction’s (UNDRR) vehicle for encouraging public-private collaboration in disaster risk reduction. This web-based symposium features public and private sector experts in the field to discuss current wildfire impacts and trends, methods to insure wildfire […]
Canadian Institute of Planners hosts planning resilience webinar – August 2021
In August 2021, the Canadian Institute of Planners (CIP) is hosting the webinar “Planning for Disaster Resilience.” In line with CIP’s key policy priority of climate change planning, this session delves into the question of how we can plan communities that are more resilient while building capacity and managing risk. Speakers will also address how […]
Molly Mowery highlights land use and wildfire in Life with Fire Podcast – July 8, 2021
Molly Mowery talks with host Amanda Monthei during a Life with Fire podcast episode on land use planning for fire resilience. As part of the mini-series, Molly shares more about about her journey in becoming a wildfire planner and how she helps communities in her current work. Listen in for some perspectives on community wildfire […]
ASLA gives Honor Award to wildfire planning designs – Fall 2020
This year’s 2020 ASLA Awards includes a Professional Communications Honor Award for designs focused on communicating effective wildfire planning strategies. These designs were a collaboration between Design Workshop and WPI and are intended to help decision makers better understand wildfire mitigation opportunities for homes and properties. Read more about these award-winning designs in a current […]
American Planning Association releases new Wildland-Urban Interface guide – April 2019
A new resource for planners and other professionals was released by the American Planning Association (APA). Molly Mowery served as lead co-author on PAS Report 594 Planning the Wildland-Urban Interface—a report that provides strategies and tools for addressing wildfire risk for communities across the United States. Content includes a history of the WUI, a discussion […]
Young Scientists Take on Wildfire Challenges
Students in the New York Academy of Sciences (Junior Academy) participated in a challenge-based project focused on tracking, preventing, and containing wildfires. Molly Mowery served as subject matter expert to help judge student projects from across the world. Read more about the winners and their innovative ideas