Colorado’s forests have long been icons of natural beauty and ecological diversity. But today, the Mountain Pine Beetle (Dendroctonus ponderosae) a native bark beetle — is once again emerging as a vital forest health challenge, particularly along the Front Range corridor. This issue goes beyond trees. It intersects with wildfire risk, watershed protection, and community [...]
The challenges facing Northern Colorado’s forests and watersheds are larger than any single organization can solve alone. Recognizing this, Peaks to People Water Fund launched the Big Thompson Watershed Health Partnership (BTWHP) in late 2022 to provide the collaboration and shared strategy required to meaningfully reduce wildfire risk and strengthen watershed resilience. What began as [...]
Last month, members of the Big Thompson Watershed Health Partnership (BTWHP) gathered in the Waltonia and Pole Hill communities to see progress firsthand on several ongoing wildfire mitigation projects. The visit showcased the power of partnership in tackling wildfire risk at a truly landscape scale. BTWHP partners visiting LCD's 153 acre Stage Route project in [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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
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 [...]
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 [...]
Throughout 2023 Peaks to People continued to play a vital role enhancing forest health and protecting water supplies in Northern Colorado. From providing sophisticated tools that helped direct funding to the most impactful projects in our area, to securing and leveraging significant funding for highly strategic projects, to acting as a convenor to enhance collaboration [...]
We are pleased to announce our commitment of $30,000 to an important project being implemented by Larimer Conservation District (LCD) within the Cherokee Park community in northern Larimer County. This contribution is a part of our ongoing Cache La Poudre Initiative, which, in conjunction with our Big Thompson Initiative, underscores our commitment to safeguarding the [...]
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