Goats vs Wildfires: Pasadena's Earth Day Plan

0:00It's April 18th, from your city to your ears. This is California News Today, powered by AI, I'm Cory with the story. Pasadena just unleashed over 600 goats on the steep slopes of Oroyo Seco near the Rose Bowl to battle wildfire risks. Starting today for Earth Day, these Clovin Huff crews will munch through invasive plants on about 100 acres over the next 6-8 weeks, turning dry fuel into goat chow. This pilot program from the Wana Royal Foundation, backed by the city, mixes old school grazing with modern climate smarts, especially after the Eaton. Fires scorched nearby areas. Unlike gas guzzling machines, goats run emission-free on the brush they eat and handle those rugged hills way better than humans or equipment. Other spots like Arcadia, Glendale, and Santa Clarita are already goat-grassing their fire zones, proving it's a smart, low-impact move. A herder and dog keep watching around the clock, with temporary electric fences blocking

1:00wanderers. Folks are warned these goats stay grumpy, no petting, allowed. Success means clearing out the invasive post-winter rains, so native greens can thrive and stay moist through summer fire season. It's all about protecting this wind tunnel of a corridor that's become a bigger haven for hikers dodging scorched trails elsewhere. If it works, expect Pasadena to make go-power a regular play, stacking resiliency layers on this urban oasis before the next blaze hits.