Celeste Hedequist — Environmental Journalism

The Wisdom of the Fire Scar: What Waterton Teaches Us About Resilience

Waterton Lakes National Park's 2017 Kenow Wildfire demonstrates that visual "fire scars" mark essential stages of ecological rebirth rather than permanent devastation. Exploring the fine balance between natural processes and human management

By Celeste Hedequist M.P.H · August 31, 2026 · 5 min read