The debris flow event at Ring Creek FSR highlights the importance of monitoring due to its potential impact on downstream communities, despite the presence of a debris flow barrier.
Debris flow events occur on the Cheekye River periodically throughout time and are caused by periods of intense rainfall, snowmelt, or volcanic/seismic activity. Given the downstream risk to communities and the construction of a debris flow barrier on the river to reduce downstream risk, observations of the frequency of these events are important.
LEO Says:
Ring Creek FSR is a forest service road and multi-use trail located in Squamish, British Columbia, Canada, near the Alice Lake and Diamondhead riding areas.