The Fitchburg Stormwater Utility has contracted with ecological services vendors to conduct prescribed burns at 14 locations this spring. Prescribed burns are a safe and effective method for maintaining healthy vegetation in stormwater basins by removing excess thatch, controlling invasive species, and encouraging the growth of deep-rooted native plants. These plants improve water infiltration and help reduce runoff pollution, supporting the health of local waterways.
Burns will take place throughout the spring as weather conditions allow.