Author(s): Steven Griffin, Colorado State University (First Author, Presenting Author) Ryan Morrison, Colorado State University
After a wildfire, soils may find it harder to absorb rainfall and water. This effect can cause increased, harmful flows downslope at highways and buildings. We tested soils for older burn scars, that are now healing. We are interested in how much water these soils are now accepting, and if the improvements are continuing year over year. We find that the soils are generally accepting more water than immediately after the fires - however, there remain some soils that find difficulty absorbing rain, which may point to ongoing risks downslope despite the age of the burn scar.