Blue Mountain Environmental Consulting

10/12/2026

🔥 One less place for a spark to catch can make a difference.

Clean your roof and gutters this October. 🍂 Leaves, pine straw and other debris that collect on your roof and in your gutters can provide fuel for windblown embers from a nearby fire.

Keeping those areas clean is a simple task that can give those sparks one less thing to ignite.

Wildfire preparedness starts at home—and sometimes, it starts with a clean gutter.

09/24/2026

Wildfire resilience is built at the community level.

Blue Mountain Environmental Consulting partners with homeowner associations, local governments, and public agencies to develop landscape-scale mitigation strategies that balance public safety with ecological stewardship.

When communities work together to improve defensible space, prioritize high-risk areas, and plan for long-term forest health, everyone benefits.

09/17/2026

Every property has a different wildfire story. No two landscapes are alike—which is why effective wildfire mitigation isn't one-size-fits-all.

Blue Mountain Environmental Consulting works with homeowners, HOAs, municipalities and land managers to evaluate vegetation, topography, fuel loads and wildfire behavior to develop customized mitigation recommendations.

Our services include:
• Home Ignition Zone assessments
• Wildfire risk assessments
• Defensible space planning
• Forest stewardship planning
• GIS mapping and wildfire modeling

The goal isn't simply to reduce vegetation—it's to create healthier, more resilient landscapes while reducing wildfire risk.

09/08/2026

Are you prepared for wildfires or other emergencies? September is National Preparedness Month, and this article from the American Red Cross is a good place to start.

A wildfire can spread, giving you little time to evacuate to safety. Get the facts about wildfires and learn what to do to keep your loved ones safe!

08/31/2026

Why We're Lifelong Carl Sagan Fans

At Blue Mountain Environmental Consulting, we draw inspiration from thinkers who remind us that science doesn't live in a vacuum.

For Sagan, science wasn't a collection of facts—it was a candle in the dark, built on curiosity, evidence, and the humility to say "I might be wrong." But what made him extraordinary was his insistence that science, policy, and economics are inseparable. Data alone doesn't drive change; data translated into consequences for people does.

He proved it decades ago, urging policymakers to take greenhouse warming seriously long before it was mainstream—arguing that inaction would cost far more than prevention. That's not just science communication. That's science leadership. 🔭

Sagan reminded us that Earth is the only home we've ever known. Protecting it means bridging disciplines—the exact work we're proud to do every day.

Carl Sagan "Educating Kids About Science & Technology" (C-SPAN Int...

06/27/2026

We are proud to announce the permanent conservation of Steiger Farms—protecting 40 acres of scenic open space, wildlife habitat, and agricultural heritage in the heart of Conifer.

For years, this highly visible landscape near Highway 285 represented uncertainty for the community, as the parcel had once been considered for development—an outcome that could have dramatically changed the character of this important gateway to Conifer.

Read more here: https://savetheland.org/mountain-area-land-trust-announces-permanent-protection-of-steiger-farms-in-conifer/

06/27/2026

06/22/2026

Do you know what a Sentinel Landscape is? Read on to find out how Pikes Peak has become one....

https://www.cpr.org/2026/06/15/pikes-peak-region-sentinel-landscape-explained/?fbclid=IwY2xjawSmirpleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEeAg2-V3cRArr7QuThvo1uS0sO1qJfCAY1eBQNnVhWdfOkCjFrtVDTvxVk6YE_aem_fu1pZ5Vrefvzpdvf9ulvaA

Colorado Springs’ status as a military hub will help enable local conservation and resource management projects.

06/12/2026

Looking to stay alert to wildfires in your area -- consider signing up for Watch Duty app.

Real-time information about wildfire and firefighting efforts nearby

05/29/2026

A Conservation Success Story, from Mountain Area Land Trust

𝐀𝐜𝐫𝐞𝐬 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐞𝐝: 475

𝐖𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞: Eastern Mosquito Range | Park County

𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐇𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐬:
🟦The property hosts a mix of natural habitats including nearly two dozen globally rare plant species such as the rare Penland alpine fen mustard.
🟦Features include high-elevation limestone outcrops.
🟦Hikers and recreationalists enjoy sweeping, uninterrupted views from Mount Sherman and Mount Sheridan, among other nearby peaks.

𝐅𝐮𝐧 𝐅𝐚𝐜𝐭: Marked Mountain Area Land Trust’s 100th Conservation Easement.