Erosion in Moon Canyon

Permaculture Restoration

Torrential rainfall is becoming the norm in Southern California. The need for both more groundwater and urban resilience requires us to slow, spread, and sink runoff, rather than directing it to the storm drain. Using Permaculture practices can store water in the ground where plants can access it. This has the triple benefit of wildfire resistance, soil retention, and water protection. 

Erosion gully cut into dry hillside soil at the top of Moon Canyon after heavy rainfall
Photo: Isaac Golino
Serious erosion at the top of Moon Canyon.


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