Matilija Falls Trail (IMAGE) University of California - Santa Barbara Caption Matilija Creek before and after the Thomas Fire and subsequent debris flows. Fire and its aftermath can completely reshape streams and their communities. Credit MARK CAPELLI: NOAA FISHERIES Usage Restrictions For Use with Credit License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.