Water is the essence of life. Without it, we simply cannot survive. Yet, very few Americans think beyond the faucet. We turn it on, and clean, drinkable water comes out. So what do healthy forests have to do with it? Everything. The quality of the water in our rivers and reservoirs is directly linked with the health of […]
Colorful Colorado, we all have our reasons for loving this beautiful place we call home. Whether you are an outdoor enthusiast whose passion is to play in the mountains or someone who prefers the culture and comforts of the city, we love it just the same. We are Coloradans and we all depend on the […]
Drip, drip, drip…. That’s the sound of what we may lose by not paying attention now to the threat to our watersheds…and, it is not just clean drinking water. Colorado’s watersheds have provided generations of community members with clean water, abundant wildlife, inspiring places for recreation, healthy forests, locally grown food, and supported water-intensive industries, […]
Restoring the health of our forests and securing clean and abundant water for the future is important to everyone, especially children. Our kids will inherit the world we leave them, so conserving natural resources for future generations is paramount. Education is the key to helping children appreciate the value of conservation and the role they have […]
Don’t miss a drop of this special summer edition of the Peaks to People Water Fund newsletter. We have exciting new projects and valuable wildfire resources to share with with you! Peaks to People 2018 Summer Newsletter
Our communities depend on our forests to provide clean and plentiful water. Therefore, our health and our wealth require coordinated, proactive management of our watersheds. A key component of the forest management work being done by Peaks to People Water Fund, and our partners, is reducing the risk of wildfire through fuels reduction. When the severity of […]
It is often said, “Proper planning prevents poor performance”. This sentiment couldn’t be more true than when it comes to an emergency. With the 2018 wildfire season upon us, it is more important than ever to know what to do when fire occurs and what resources are available to you. The High Park Fire of 2012 […]
We’ve all heard the term “watershed”. Think you know what a watershed is? Some people think it’s the building we keep the garden hoses and watering cans in. Others believe it’s the shed out back housing the pool supplies. Perhaps it’s just a safe place to store extra water bottles in case of an emergency. […]
Communities need clean and abundant water to thrive, our livelihoods and well being depend on it. We all have a personal stake in helping landowners and conservation professionals properly care for the forests and land our water comes from. What if communities could maximize the impact of their investments in forest health treatments while rewarding […]
Controlling Wildfire in the West: Anyone living in the arid mountain West knows the reality of wildfire; it’s not if wildfire will happen, but when. Each summer as the temperatures rise and the landscape dries, we hope to be spared the sight of smoke on the horizon. What if we could combat wildfire before it […]