PEEC NEWS RELEASE

As wildfires and intense storms become more common, protecting local wetlands is increasingly important for reducing erosion and supporting healthy landscapes. On Thursday, November 12, the Pajarito Environmental Education Center (PEEC) will host a free program, Wetland Maintenance, exploring simple ways community members can help care for local wetlands and prevent erosion.

The program will take place from 7 to 8 p.m. at the Los Alamos Nature Center Planetarium, with a virtual attendance option available.

Wetlands play an important role in slowing water, holding soil in place, and reducing erosion. Although established wetlands can be largely self-sustaining, newly created or restored wetlands need occasional maintenance to function effectively. Fortunately, many maintenance practices are simple and accessible to learn.

Participants will learn about a wetland maintenance project underway in Los Alamos and discover ways to get involved, from small individual actions to larger hands-on efforts. The program will explore techniques such as building one-rock dams and berms to help slow water and reduce erosion.

Before undertaking any wetland maintenance or erosion-control work, participants are encouraged to obtain permission from the landowner.

About the Presenter
Aislinn Marshall is a senior at Los Alamos High School and a Girl Scout working toward her Gold Award. Through her Gold Award project, she is helping address local wetland conservation and erosion prevention.

For more information, visit PEEC’s website at peecnature.org/events. Stay connected on social media for updates on each week’s activities.