Community Wildfire Protection Plan (CWPP)​

A CWPP is a collaborative plan designed to reduce wildfire risk through community-driven solutions. It brings together residents, fire officials, local government, and partner agencies to identify hazards, prioritize actions, and secure funding for wildfire mitigation projects.

The goal is to protect lives, property, and natural resources by improving our understanding of wildfire behavior, supporting defensible space efforts, and expanding public education on wildfire preparedness.

The American Canyon CWPP is a joint effort between the American Canyon Fire Protection District, City of American Canyon, Napa County Firewise, and community stakeholders.

The CWPP Will Help Us:

• Enhance Understanding: Assess current environmental and wildfire conditions in and around American Canyon.
• Identify Hazards: Map high-risk areas and evaluate potential fire behavior under local conditions.
• Foster Engagement: Create opportunities for residents to get involved through meetings, surveys, and community programs.
• Protect Communities: Focus on vulnerable areas, key infrastructure, and wildland-urban interface zones.
• Develop Strategies: Prioritize effective actions to reduce fire risk and improve emergency preparedness. 

Your feedback is essential in creating a CWPP that reflects our community’s priorities and local experience. Sign up to receive email updates about the CWPP process, upcoming events, and wildfire safety tips.

Submit a Project Idea

A CWPP Project is any community activity that:

• Reduces structure ignitability
• Increases public education about wildfire
• Reduces hazardous vegetation (fuels)

If you have a project idea — from neighborhood defensible space programs to vegetation management or community outreach — we want to hear from you!

For more information, contact Laura Provencher, Public Information Officer (PIO), at lprovencher@amcanfire.ca.gov or (707) 551-0668.

Q: What is a Community Wildfire Protection Plan?
A: A CWPP is a community-based strategy to identify wildfire hazards and create actionable steps to protect people, property, and the environment.

Q: Why does American Canyon need its own CWPP?
A: While Napa County has a countywide CWPP, the American Canyon CWPP focuses specifically on our city’s unique geography, vegetation, and community needs. It complements the larger county plan and ensures that American Canyon’s priorities are clearly represented.

Q: How can I learn more about wildfire preparedness?
A: Visit www.amcanfire.ca.gov for local wildfire safety information, or check out Napa Firewise for regional resources.