… “One of the big goals for rebuilding the park is to allow that natural hydrology to occur as well, and that means retaining stormwater,” said [Will] Fourt. “So not conveying it out quickly, but letting it soak in, letting it be here.” One trail in the old growth forest has already been rebuilt with this in mind. The trail is completely flat, but raised on a bed of rocks that allows water to flow under and pool next to it. Both parks’ utilities and water treatment systems were also damaged in the fire … Visitors need to plan on bringing water, especially when visiting Big Basin, said Fourt. With the canopy gone, Big Basin  is a lot warmer and drier than before.