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Rebuilding from the Ground Up. Together.
The Fire-Resilient Bioremediation and Landscape Recovery Consortium unites community leaders, scientists, and residents to transform wildfire recovery in Los Angeles County. Through nature-based soil remediation, workforce training, and equitable recovery strategies, we're proving that communities can heal their land, protect public health, and build lasting resilience - without displacement.
Science-backed.
Community-led.
Built to scale.
Post Fire Bioremediation Guide
Created by our consortium partner, the Centre for Applied Ecological Remediation, this plain language guide explains how plants, fungi, and microbes can support soil recovery after fires.
Learn about common post fire contaminants, soil testing, exposure reduction, treatment timelines, and when bioremediation may or may not be appropriate for a property. Soil testing and professional oversight remain essential throughout the process.
Community Recovery Assessment
In February 2026, the Consortium surveyed the community to learn about households’ most pressing needs, from soil remediation and fire-adapted landscaping to rebuilding resources and long-term resilience planning. Thank you to all who participated. Your responses continue to help us prioritize programming, secure funding, and ensure recovery efforts build a safer, more resilient future.
Watch: From Insights to Action: Post-Fire Bioremediation
In this community webinar, we answer frequently asked questions about post-fire bioremediation, including what it is, why it matters, and what residents can do to reduce exposure, restore soil health, and support long-term recovery.
About the Consortium
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The Fire-Resilient Bioremediation Consortium unites grassroots organizing, scientific expertise, and lived experience from fire-impacted communities. Together with partner organizations across Los Angeles, we're building a recovery model that centers community leadership, advances environmental justice, and proves that equitable, nature-based solutions work at scale. Our collaborative structure ensures that decisions are made with the residents rebuilding their lives and landscapes.
Get Involved
Whether you're a community member, potential partner, funder, or supporter- there are many ways to join this vital work. Sign up for the Resilient Palisades newsletter and contact the consortium:
Resource Library
Post Fire Bioremediation Guide
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Created by our consortium partner, the Centre for Applied Ecological Remediation, this plain language guide explains how plants, fungi, and microbes can support soil recovery after fires.
Learn about common post fire contaminants, soil testing, exposure reduction, treatment timelines, and when bioremediation may or may not be appropriate for a property. Soil testing and professional oversight remain essential throughout the process.
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Explore this biostimulant web tool to get tailored, fire-specific recommendations and general guidelines, then easily refresh your selections to start over and explore different scenarios.
Pre-Remediation Contamination Map
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Explore this easy-to-use Pre-Remediation Contamination Map to click on surviving Eaton Fire homes, view indoor contamination test results (including how lead levels compare to EPA limits), and spot patterns that can guide safer cleanup choices.
Soil Contaminant Testing Post-Fire
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Check out this easy-to-use CAER Soil Contaminant Testing tool to learn what's in your soil, understand health risks, and get clear next steps for safe cleanup.
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Worried about post-fire soil safety? Check the EFRU soil quality monitoring page for free testing programs, contamination data, and bioremediation insights from Eaton Fire Residents United (EFRU).
Soil Recovery After the LA Fires - How Bioremediation Can Help
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Watch this webinar with Dr. Danielle Stevenson (CAER), hosted by Eaton Fire Residents United, to learn how fungi, plants, and beneficial soil microbes can help stabilize or remove contaminants from soil post-wildfire. The talk shares local case studies and guidance on nature-based approaches to soil cleanup.
About Green Infrastructure (EPA)
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Learn how green infrastructure can help wildfire recovery by reducing erosion, improving water quality, and restoring healthy landscapes. This EPA resource introduces nature-based solutions like rain gardens, native plants, and permeable surfaces that support safer, more resilient rebuilding.
Stormwater & Community Health Webinar
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Hosted by Physicians for Social Responsibility - LA.
How does stormwater carry pollution through our communities, and what can we do about it? Join environmental health experts, researchers, and community leaders for a conversation on stormwater contamination, cleanup challenges, regulatory gaps, and nature-based solutions for healthier, more resilient neighborhoods.
MycoWattles and Post-Fire Bioremediation
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Maya Elson introduces the ecological impacts of wildfire and explores fungi-based strategies, including mycowattles, to support soil stabilization and landscape recovery. You can also check out more of her work here!
Funding & Support
This initiative is made possible by the California Community Foundation's
LA n Sync Wildfire Recovery and Resilience program.
