Santa Clara Valley Water District - 2026 Summit 2026 Valley Water Summit planning has begun! We'd love to hear from you on which Fire Ready Landscape topics you'd be interested in learning more about. Please select a topic of interest you'd like to see cover in the 2026 Valley Water Summit (You may select more than one) Urban vs. Wildland Fuel ModificationHow do vegetation maintenance practices differ between urban neighborhoods and wildland areas? Are fire-preparedness strategies location-dependent? This session will explore distinctions between wildfire and conflagration risk, and compare methods such as thinning vegetation in wildlands versus creating defensible space in residential zones. Defensible Space and the Heat Island EffectDoes removing vegetation to create defensible space increase urban temperatures? This topic will examine the potential for heat island effects, environmental justice concerns, and whether vegetation removal truly reduces fire risk—particularly in disadvantaged communities. Landscapers' Role in Post-Fire RemediationWhat can landscape professionals do after a fire? This session will outline critical remediation strategies, including soil stabilization, erosion control, water management, and ecological restoration techniques to support recovery and resilience. Other(please specify) Please enter any other topics within Fire Ready Landscapes you'd like to learn more about.Please enter any speaker suggestions you may have for the topics above.
