2026 Fact sheet
Description
This fact sheet explains how a strong El Niño and wet winter conditions could increase invasive plant growth and wildfire risk in the Mojave and Sonoran Deserts, and highlights tools and strategies land managers can use to reduce risk and prepare for the 2027 fire season.
Contact
For more information, contact the Southwest Fire Science Consortium: Molly.McCormick@nau.edu or Andi.Thode@nau.edu; and the California Fire Science Consoritum: cafirescience@gmail.com