Panoramic view of misty mountains and evergreen forest at dawn in Mount Rainier National Park, Washington.
White Paper

Wildfire & Watershed Recovery White Paper

Climate

A white paper on wildfire impacts and watershed recovery.

PublicMarch 30, 2026

This white paper analyzes how wildfire alters watershed hydrology, water quality, and sediment dynamics. It reviews recovery strategies that help communities and ecosystems rebound after high-severity fire.