Goats Tackle Wildfire Fuel in Pasadena

0:00Pasadena just dropped over 600 goats on the brushy slopes of Arroyo Seiko, right by the Rose Bowl, to chomp down wildfire fuel. Kicking off Earth Day, these Cloven hoof heroes are hitting about 100 acres for the next six to eight weeks, munching invasive plants like, mustered that turn into fire bombs. This pilot programs run by the Juan Arroyo Foundation, with city support, blending old school grazing with today's climate fight. Some blazes like the Eaton Fire have everyone on edge in this high-risk zone, where winds could whip flames fast through the canyon. Locals are digging the eco-vive, no-gas guzzling machines needed. Just goats powering up on the brush itself. They tackle steep spots, humans and gear can't touch without wrecking the land, and cities like Arcadia, Glendale, and Santa Clarita are already on the goat train. A herder, dog, and electric fences keep the crew in line around the clock, though they're grubby so skip the pets.

1:00Timed perfect, after winter rains sparked that fast-growing fuel, the goals clearing in bases so native grains can fight back year-round. If they nail it, Pasadena might make this a staple, safeguarding the Arroyo as more folks hike there for nature fixes postfires, staying resilient, against the next big burn. Stay informed with California News Today, AI Powered Updates, I'm Corey with The Story.