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, [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
Project Location: The 344 acre project is situated within the Poudre River Ranch Homeowners Association and the Diamond Creek Road Association in the Livermore, CO area. This region, located seven miles south of the Wyoming border and eight miles north of Red Feather Lakes, CO, is characterized by its historic forest type of Ponderosa Pine, [...]
We were excited to get out into the forest last month alongside our partners from the Larimer Conservation District and the Colorado State Forest Service to explore active and completed projects in the Big Thompson watershed. This excursion was a crucial component of our Forest Restoration & Wildfire Risk Mitigation (FRWRM) Grant agreement. Through the [...]
The Big Thompson Watershed Health Partnership (BTWHP) recently organized a field tour for members of the Colorado Forest Health Council, a Governor-appointed group of influential leaders focused on advising the Governor on matters concerning forest health across the state. The Council aims to foster cross-jurisdictional collaboration among federal, state, and local government entities, as well [...]
We are very pleased to announce that we have been selected to receive grant funding to support the Big Thompson Watershed Health Partnership (BTWHP). This essential support will allow us to further our mission of creating resilient landscapes and addressing wildfire risks in Northern Colorado. The Northern Colorado Fireshed Fund, established in collaboration with the [...]
We have lots of great Spring news for you! Read all about an amazing partnership that has formed to restore the health of the Big Thompson Watershed to protect it from the impacts of fire suppression and climate change. We share some BIG news about a substantial grant we have received from the Colorado State [...]
We are extremely pleased to announce we have been awarded a $1,000,000 grant to restore forest health and reduce the risk of severe wildfire in the Big Thompson Watershed. The Forest Restoration and Wildfire Risk Mitigation (FRWRM) grant program, managed by the Colorado State Forest Service, provides funding for fuels and forest health projects or [...]