About

Pacific Crest Restoration (PCR) is a dedicated environmental non-profit committed to long-term landscape recovery, wildfire resilience, and hydrological health. Operating across Riverside, San Bernardino, Orange, Los Angeles, and San Diego counties, we combine science-backed ecological engineering with hands-on community action to heal degraded regional habitats.

Our Science-Driven Approach
We believe that true environmental stewardship requires precision, accountability, and deep respect for natural systems. Our projects are built around a multi-tiered ecological framework designed for measurable, lasting impact:

• Targeted Invasive Suppression: We utilize light mechanical methods during early pre-anthesis bolting to clear invasive annuals without relying on chemical herbicides or heavy soil disruption.
• Sustainable Biomass Management: 100% of organic biomass is retained on-site, transformed into heat-aged mulch or structured into contour brush piles that serve as critical micro-refugia for small wildlife.
• Micro-Hydrological Earthworks: We construct engineered contour infiltration swales designed to capture stormwater, prevent erosion, and achieve 100% rapid infiltration within 12 to 24 hours for complete vector safety.
• High-Capacity Stormwater Capture: Our passive hydrological features capture between 8,000 and 13,500 gallons of stormwater per acre during a standard 1-inch storm event, actively supporting local groundwater recharge.
• Phased Ecological Succession: We implement a structured transition model—starting with soil-binding herbaceous understories, moving to mid-story chaparral green firebreaks, and maturing into resilient oak and sycamore canopies.
  Core Initiatives