Burned soils and watersheds face erosion and flooding after wildfire
#00252
Loss of vegetation and altered soil conditions can increase runoff, erosion, debris flows, sediment and downstream water-quality impacts after severe wildfire.
#00328Apply targeted slope, sediment and water protection
Use site-specific stabilization, drainage, sediment control and water-system protection where assessment shows that benefits exceed ecological disturbance.
#00327Conduct rapid post-fire erosion and watershed-risk assessments
Map burn severity, soil, slope, forecast rainfall and downstream exposure soon after fire to identify where intervention is justified.