Fires—both natural and anthropogenic—have long been features of Earth’s terrestrial landscapes. Increasing fire sizes, frequencies, and intensities are predictable components of the climate crisis. Although such fires have obvious effects on terrestrial landscapes, including human settlements, their short- and long-term effects on aquatic ecosystems are generally less evident. Therefore, the objective of this session is to synthesize what has been learned about past fire effects on surface waters so that we can better prepare for what to expect from even greater fire sizes, frequencies, and intensities in the future.
Organizer: Bob Hughes, AMNIS OPES INSTITUTE, [email protected]
Co-organizer: Laurie Earley
Supported by: Western Division AFS; AFS Water Quality Section