Across the West, land managers are in a race against time. Millions of acres of forests are overstocked, primed for severe wildfires that are growing larger and more destructive each year. Research shows that thinning followed by prescribed fire is the most effective treatment to restore forest health and reduce fire risk. But prescribed fire [...]
Over the past 13 years, the Big Thompson Watershed has endured intense natural disasters that have tested the resilience of our communities and ecosystems. The 2012 High Park Fire and the historic 2013 flood left lasting scars across the region. More recently, the 2020 East Troublesome and Cameron Peak Fires, the two largest in Colorado’s [...]
Every year, thousands of wildfires burn across Colorado, threatening lives, homes, and the places we love most. And while wildfires are a natural part of our landscape, their frequency, intensity, and cost are increasing — fueled by a warming climate, long-term drought, and a growing number of people living in high-risk areas. Today, nearly 2.9 [...]
April 22, 2025 marks the 55th anniversary of Earth Day—a day that calls on all of us to celebrate, protect, and fight for the one planet we all share. And while Earth Day comes just once a year, the truth is: every day should be Earth Day. Because there’s no Planet B. The theme for Earth [...]
The Big Thompson Watershed Health Partnership (BTWHP) is excited to share that a proposal has been submitted for Round 3 funding of the Community Wildfire Defense Grant (CWDG) Program. This critical funding opportunity, launched in 2022 through the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, provides financial support to help communities reduce wildfire risk and build resilience [...]
At Peaks to People, we’re constantly refining our tools and strategies to better protect Colorado’s forests and watersheds. In the second half of 2024, we took another big step forward by partnering with the Colorado Forest Restoration Institute (CFRI) to update our Watershed Investment Tool (WIT), ensuring it remains a cutting-edge resource for mitigating wildfire [...]
Peaks to People is committed to protecting Northern Colorado’s water supplies from the devastating effects of severe wildfires. Our impact in 2024 demonstrates the power of working together to achieve meaningful change. As we look ahead, we remain committed to fostering partnerships, advancing forest restoration, and inspiring communities to take proactive steps toward a resilient [...]
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 [...]
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