Post-Fire Watershed Analysis in Quemada Creek on Santa Rosa Island

A 2026 Analysis Conducted by Heather Farlow and the Quemada Team

Meet the Researcher

My name is Heather Farlow and I am an Environmental Science and Resource Management major at California State University Channel Islands. I am currently in the process of data collection for my Capstone focusing on stream cross-sections, longitudinal profiles, and stream function.

Our Mission

Myself and my team members Marisa Denninger, Austin Dent, Keiran Gisonno, as well as our mentor Dr. Linda O'Hirok, are conducting a watershed assessment post-fire on Santa Rosa Island. The biggest wildfire on Santa Rosa Island in recorded history occured in May 2026, and we want to collect post-fire data in the Quemada watershed focusing on stream profile and function, vegetation, and water quality. The data we collect will be precursory data to the upcoming Super El Niño.

Cold Creek

Myself and my project partner Marisa Denninger in Cold Creek

Las Virgenes Creek

My partner Austin Dent in Las Virgenes Creek

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