Crystal Lakes Community Wildfire Protection Plan
What is Crystal Lakes Open Space Conservancy Group (CLOSCG)?
The CLOSCG is a 501c3 nonprofit started by Crystal Lakes community members in order to raise funds to care for our Greenbelts, implement our Crystal Lakes Fire Protection District CWPP, and cultivate a commitment to the preservation, restoration, and management of our open spaces.
Meet Our Directors
CLOSCG Partners & Resources
The funds raised are dedicated to the following:
Wildlife & Conservation
The CLOSCG subsidizes the preservation and restoration of native wildlife and plants, and the riparian, montane and subalpine ecosystems that is their habitat. Our aim is to promote healthy, drought resistant forests and understory diversity that supports local wildlife, insects and migrating bird populations.
Trails and Recreation
We support the maintenance and development of the bridge and trail systems that wind through community Greenbelts, as well as the creeks and ponds that are vital to our sports fishing community.
Education & CWPP Implementation
We are dedicated to working with the Greenbelt Management Committee and the Crystal Lakes Road & Recreation Association, as well as Elk Ridge, Pearl Creek, Beaver Meadows, the Crystal Lakes Volunteer Fire Department, and other organizations and governing bodies to offer educational opportunities for our community to learn about our wildlife and environmental preservation.
Our Crystal Lakes Community Wildfire Protection Plan (CWPP) is a crucial step forward in protecting the wildland and community within the Crystal Lakes Fire Protection District, as well as the lives and property of those who live and play here. The CLOSCG is committed to working with other volunteers and organizations to see those recommendations become well-known and fully implemented.
Mission Statement
To maintain and enhance the health of open space, forests, wetlands, and trails within the boundaries of the Crystal Lakes Fire Protection District, and to promote the reduction of fire and other hazards in the community through the latest scientific developments and recommendations in forestry management.