- Author: Sabrina L. Drill
Want to learn more about how to protect your slopes and property, and what to plant now to be prepared for the next fire? Ventura Public Works will be holding a free workshop on these topics featuring Rich Casale from the Natural Resources Conservation Service, and Sabrina Drill from UCCE Ventura County Wednesday, February 7th, at Ventura College's Wright Event Center - see you there!'
- Author: Sabrina L. Drill
The Natural Resources Conservation Service has a series of helpful fact sheets about post-fire erosion control methods. To choose the right methods, you'll need to examine your unique situation and goals. These include whether your concerns are more immediate or if you have the opportunity to consider medium to long-range vegetation recovery, the degree of your slopes, how intense the burn was near you (is there still standing charred vegetation that might re-sprout?) and what the underlying geology and soil types are. You may need a site visit from an erosion control specialist, but these fact sheets can help you weigh your options NRCS Post-fire resources
Ventura County residents should also be following the County's post-fire website - http://venturacountyrecovers.org/ - of special note, Calrecycle just announced they will be able to assist homeowners with debris removal - http://venturacountyrecovers.org/information-meetings-set-calrecycle-debris-removal-services-deadline-right-entry-forms/