Wildfire retardants help stop fires — but also impact ecosystems | The Narwhal Click to read. Narwhal journalist Drew Anderson reports on a study that came out of the Southern Rockies Watershed Project. Read the article Author Drew Anderson Published Sep 02, 2025 Subject Area Aquatic Ecosystems Natural Disturbance Fire Water & Fish Riparian Ecosystems Record Type Summaries and Communications Media Articles Related Programs Water and Fish Program Related Projects Impacts of Forest Management Practices and Severe Wildfire on Water Quality, Flow Regimes, Flooding and Aquatic Habitats