One year after wildfires devastated much of greater Los Angeles, the Department of Conservation’s work continues to keep the area safe from hazards that can impact the area in the aftermath of a fire.
The California Geological Survey (CGS)’s Burned Watershed Geohazards Program works to monitor watersheds impacted by wildfires, as lack of vegetation and changes in soil properties can make these areas more susceptible to flash floods and debris flows. The program works with state, federal, and local agencies to assess potential impacts to residents in the area and inform mitigation techniques.
To commemorate a year of this work in Los Angeles, State Geologist Jeremy Lancaster joined California Natural Resources Secretary Wade Crowfoot on a visit to the Eaton Fire burn scar outside of Pasadena. In the video below taken on the day of their visit, Lancaster and Secretary Crowfoot discuss these monitoring measures and how they help to keep local communities safe.
