USU researchers brief council on wildfire erosion model and downstream risks to fisheries
Utah State University researchers presented a model that predicts post-wildfire erosion, sediment routing and downstream exposure to fisheries; DWR staff and council members discussed prioritizing fuel reductions and targeted postfire habitat work to protect high‑value trout waters.
The full story
Utah State University researchers Scott Hoteling and Professor Patrick Belmont presented ongoing work modeling wildfire severity, erosion and sediment transport and discussed implications for Utah's fisheries at the Blue Ribbon meeting.
Sign up to keep reading.
Your free newsletter brings you what your city council, county, and school board discussed and decided.
or
Free account
Keep reading for free
Create a free account to finish this story and see the video, transcript and key details.
Continue with GoogleContinue with emailAlready have an account? Log in