Wildfires transform the landscape in a variety of ways, from burning vegetation, to altering soil chemistry. These changes can significantly impact water quality in a watershed. We’re conducting a long-term study to understand how the Cameron Peak fire—one of the largest wildfires in Colorado history—has impacted our home watershed, the Cache la Poudre.

Wildfires transform the landscape in a variety of ways, from burning vegetation, to altering soil chemistry. These changes can significantly impact water quality in a watershed. We’re conducting a long-term study to understand how the Cameron Peak fire—one of the largest wildfires in Colorado history—has impacted our home watershed, the Cache la Poudre.

From Burn to Bloom paired art and science to explore post-fire environmental impact, bringing science to the community and exploring hope and resiliency in the wake of Colorado’s 2020 wildfires.