Fall 2024 Newsletter This summer has been a whirlwind of creative collaboration and meaningful partnerships with so many incredible organizations across Northern Colorado. Together, we've worked to tackle some of our region’s most pressing challenges. Like many of you, we felt the impact of wildfires again this year, and we remain committed to supporting our [...]
At Peaks to People Water Fund, our mission is clear: safeguard Northern Colorado’s water resources by investing in forest health and wildfire mitigation. But we don’t do it alone. Collaboration is at the heart of our work. Our process for identifying and engaging partners is rooted in fostering relationships with organizations committed to protecting forests, [...]
We recently spent a beautiful day out in the Northern Front Range, surrounded by a vibrant community of partners, scientists, and land managers working together to build more resilient landscapes. This was the first of two field trips leading up to the 2024 Front Range Forest and Fire Symposium, and it brought together leading experts [...]
During the first week in September, we had the opportunity to attend one of our favorite conferences—the 2024 Colorado Forest Collaboratives Summit. Representing Peaks to People Water Fund and the Big Thompson Watershed Health Partnership, we were surrounded by passionate individuals all working toward a common goal: ensuring the long-term health and resilience of Colorado’s [...]
In today's dynamic marketplace, consumers are not just purchasing products; they are supporting a vision. This vision increasingly includes businesses that prioritize sustainable practices and environmental stewardship. Modern consumers are informed, values-driven, and more inclined to align their purchasing habits with brands that reflect their own ethical beliefs. They are looking beyond the price tag [...]
Spring is in the air and we have lots of exciting news to share! We've been busy collaborating with many amazing partners in Northern Colorado. Working together we are protecting watersheds, sustaining habitats, and enriching communities. Your support underscores the power of unity in addressing the multifaceted challenges wildfires present. Spring 2024 Newsletter
Even after the last embers are extinguished and firefighters depart, the repercussions of wildfires persist. In the wake of such disasters, the effects on water supplies, infrastructure, and human safety can endure for years. Following a blaze, the combination of soil erosion and intensified rainfall runoff often escalates dramatically—sometimes by several orders of magnitude compared [...]
Recently we embarked on a classic Colorado spring day adventure, navigating a whirlwind of weather conditions alongside our partners from the Larimer Conservation District (LCD), Larimer County Office of Emergency Management, and over a dozen local community members. Our destination? An active forest health project site nestled in the scenic Cherokee Park area. The aim [...]
Peaks to People Water Fund is spearheading an initiative to bolster collaboration among agencies within the Big Thompson Watershed in Northern Colorado. Our goal? To proactively mitigate wildfire risks and their impacts through strategic forest and riparian restoration projects, alongside active community engagement. The Birth of the Big Thompson Watershed Health Partnership (BTWHP) Big Thompson [...]
In the heart of the Big Thompson watershed, a diverse group of partners has embarked on a pioneering journey to redefine the landscape of wildfire management and conservation. A recent gathering of the Big Thompson Watershed Health Partnership (BTWHP) marked a significant milestone in our collaborative efforts to utilize Potential Operational Delineations (PODs) as a [...]
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