Salt Lake City - Rich County Commissioner, Bill Cox was awarded the 2019 Annual Wildland Urban Interface Award on November 5th. The award, given by the by the Utah Division of Forestry, Fire & State Lands, recognizes Cox for his efforts to protect Rich County residents, their homes and the county's natural resources from the threat of wildfire. His work has made Rich County and its communities more fire-adapted.
Commissioner Cox's work as an organizer and leader has brought many of the county's Community Wildfire Preparedness Plan elements to reality. His leadership has led to expedited efforts in Rich County to reduce wildfire dangers in several communities. These efforts included fuel breaks, roadside thinning and chipping, as well as improved wildfire engine access. His direct involvement in wildfire incidents, such as the North Eden Wildfire of 2018, has been a critical connection between wildfire managers and county interests.
He has shown that through recognizing and acting upon opportunities for county resources to improve fire safety, multiple benefits would extend to homeowners and seasonal visitors. In addition, being fire-adapted would also improve opportunities for recreation-based businesses that benefit from having safe and scenic travel routes in the outstandingly remarkable landscape setting of the Bear Lake region.
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