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At SWCA, our geographic information systems (GIS) services are about more than data on a map – GIS is a way to create meaningful, community-focused solutions that help people and places thrive. Two specialists, Kim Lyons and Liz Hitzfelder, lead SWCA’s water and fire GIS technical services with expertise and a passion for turning complex data into real-world action.

THE NEXUS BETWEEN WILDFIRES AND WATER

As a naturally occurring phenomenon, wildfires have played a vital role in maintaining healthy ecosystems for thousands of years. Fires continue to serve this role, and prescribed burns are regularly used to promote ecological health and wildfire resilience. Low-intensity wildfires clear out dead vegetation and invasive species.