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Researchers studying how wildfire affects our water supply
video by Ron Bend
published July 31, 2023
Researchers in CSU’s Department of Ecosystem Science and Sustainability are studying the effects of the devastating Cameron Peak Fire of 2020 on waterways. The team is tracking how streams respond after a fire and exploring whether adding mulch to burned slopes can help reduce runoff and protect water quality.
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