| The Angora Fire started June 24,
2007 West of South Lake Tahoe and burned 3,100 acres
destroying 254 residences and 75 commercial & other
structures, 35 additional residences were damaged.
The Forest Service has contracted with Aero Tech,
Inc and Selby’s Soil Erosion Control Co., Inc.
to hydromulch 636 acres in four different areas damaged
by the Angora Fire. When the hydromulch hardens it
will bind to the hillsides trapping moisture and creating
an environment where new vegetation can take root
and stabilize the soil.
This is the first time Aerial Hydromulching has been
utilized in this area of the country.
This site will be updated daily showing the progress
of the operation. Check this site frequently for updated
maps, photographs and additional information on this
exciting project.
The treatment areas
are located approximately
10 air miles northwest
of the Meyers, California, airport located at 38°52´24" Latitude North ,
120°2´15"Longitude West.
- Aerial Hydromulching Unit #1 is located
at the northern end of the
fire close to South Lake Tahoe High School, which has a specific
exclusion area identified.
- Aerial Hydromulching Unit #2 is located
east of Angora Ridge road,
which follows along the ridgeline.
- Aerial Hydromulching Unit #3 is located
in the southern end of the
fire close to Angora Lakes, which has a specific exclusion area
identified.
- Aerial Hydromulching Unit #4 is located
at the most southern end
close to Highway 50.
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here for video footage of a drop from the pilots view!