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Below is a recording of the City of Ventura’s Erosion Control and Fire Safe Landscape Class that was held on February 7th.   Erosion Control & Fire-Safe Landscaping Class from CAPS Media on Vimeo. Resource Materials Hazards From “Mudslides”…Debris Avalanches and Debris Flows in Hillside and Wildfire Areas Dos and Don’ts Post Fire Restoration 2018 Temporary Erosion […]

The Ventura County Resource Conservation District (VCRCD) was awarded approximately $152,000 in grant funding through the State Water Resources Control Board to purchase materials for erosion control purposes on fire-impacted lands within Ventura County. Landowners impacted by the Thomas Fire are able to apply for the materials they need to help mitigate fire-based erosion on their […]

Wright Event Center, Ventura College 4667 Telegraph Road Wednesday, February 7, 2018 – 7-9pm Are you concerned erosion and sedimentation may impact your property? Are you interested in creating a more fire-safe landscape at your home? This free class will help property owners make informed decisions about erosion and sediment control implementation as well as fire-safe […]

Media Contact: Kristina Colton, Ventura County Public Works, 805-654-2074 Tully Clifford, Ventura Public Works, 805-654-7808 VENTURA, Calif. – The County of Ventura and the City of Ventura are working to ensure residents in the areas affected by the Thomas Fire have sandbags to help protect their property against water, mud and debris flows. “It’s important […]

Monday, January 8, 2018 will usher in the first significant storm for Southern California this season. As the storm has moved closer to the region, the rainfall rates have been estimated to bring intensities of a half inch to one inch per hour in the foothills of Western Ventura County overnight Monday into Tuesday between […]

The US Geological Survey has published a map showing the Thomas Fire preliminary debris flow hazard assessment. Click the heading above to access additional information and view the map.

See full PDF file: English | Español Q: What causes soil erosion in burned areas, or downstream of burned areas? A: When active fire ends it leaves behind bare dirt or decreased vegetative cover. Because of the loss of vegetation, the top layer of soil becomes loosened, making it vulnerable to increased runoff, erosion and sedimentation. […]

Increased Risk of Flooding A multi-agency analysis of the burned area is being conducted. This analysis is focusing on evaluating the risk for flash floods, mudflows and debris flows. Once complete, the assessment will be provided on this site so you can familiarize yourself with the potential hazards associated with the burned area. Actions Multiple, […]

If your home or property has a creek or barranca within its boundary, questions regarding encroachment and watercourse permit requirements can be made by phone to the Ventura County Watershed Protection Permits Section at 805-662-6882. The permits section, located on the Main Plaza floor at Ventura County’s Hall of Administration, 800 S. Victoria Avenue, Ventura, is […]

Español Wildfires dramatically alter the natural landscape by removing vegetation and exposing soil to wind and rain. These changes substantially increase the risk of flash floods and debris flows, even in areas not usually prone to these hazards. Normally, grasses, shrubs and trees slow rainfall and improve soil absorption. Leaf litter further protects the soil […]