The U.S. Forest Service meeting on the future of Sabino Canyon is today from 10 a.m. to noon in the Copper room of the Best Western Inn Suites Hotel, 475 N. Granada Ave.
Scientists studying the massive erosion of the Santa Catalina Mountains in late July will present their initial findings.
"We shortened up the agenda to make room for it," said Forest Service spokeswoman Heidi Schewel.
"We need to let people know what happened," said Schewel. "It is important for the public to know what happened and the potential for further damage."
The record rain that fell on the front slope of the Catalinas sent water and rocks cascading down the cliffs and canyons, wiping out roads, trails and visitor facilities in the popular recreation area.
The main paved road into the canyon, site of a popular shuttle tour, remains closed.
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The rest of Sabino Canyon Recreation Area is open.
● Next Saturday, Sept. 30, volunteers are needed to help "dig out" Sabino Canyon in honor of National Public Lands Day. The fee for parking will be waived that day, as will all recreation fees in the Santa Catalina Ranger District, which includes Mount Lemmon.
Volunteers will help dig out picnic tables buried in sand and debris and remove invasive species of plants.
A slide show on the flooding will be presented that morning by Friends of Sabino Canyon, which holds its annual meeting at the Visitor Center at 10 a.m.
Participants are urged to bring snacks and water and wear sturdy shoes, sunscreen and appropriate clothing. Bring a shovel and work gloves.
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