California is being scorched this year — a consequence of hotter, longer, and more frequent wildfires as climate change fans the flames. But one hopeful idea has emerged from the ashes: building resilience.
At a wildfire symposium in Santa Barbara on August 13, hosted by the California Fire Foundation, wildfire management leaders discussed how evolving mitigation strategies are creating a more resilient future for Santa Barbara and Ventura counties.
Still, it will take a lot of time, effort, and money for communities to heed the forewarning pointer-finger of Smokey Bear.