California’s 250-Acre Rainwater Storage Project Could Help Curb Devastating Wildfires

Descanso Gardens in La Cañada Flintridge, California began work Monday on a broad package of projects involving water reuse, fire preparedness, and habitat repair, according to ABC 7 News. All of these projects aim at making the botanical garden more resilient in the face of drought and fire risk.

Officials said the plan’s new underground stormwater capture system will hold about 1.5 million gallons. It’ll take in up to 21 million gallons of stormwater annually from a 256-acre drainage area.