California’s vernal pools are unique and delicate ecosystems that face growing challenges from climate change including wildfires. In contrast to conventional perceptions, wildfires can be a transformative catalyst for these environments. Recognizing the constructive role of fire is essential for informed conservation strategies, emphasizing the need to integrate fire as a natural ecological process in managing and preserving these dynamic landscapes. In 2022, a wildfire ran through Westervelt Ecological Service’s Burke Ranch Conservation Bank located in Solano County. This property contains habitat for many sensitive wildlife and plant species, including California tiger salamander (Ambystoma californiense) and San Joaquin spearscale (Atriplex joaquiniana). The data shown in this poster will highlight the ecological resilience of vernal pools and grasslands to periodic fires, with a focus on San Joaquin spearscale, how the fire could benefit California tiger salamander migrations, and what that could mean for long-term management of vernal pool properties in the face of evolving environmental challenges.