Oct 15, 2024 | Stories from the Basin, Wildfire Projects
Interlaken Fire: 5 Months After Flame Four months after an abandoned campfire ring ignited the hillside above Twin Lake Reservoir, I took a chilly pre-sunrise run along the edge of the burn scar in awe. It was so alive. It was mid-September, but the purple flowers of...
Aug 22, 2024 | Active Projects, Wildfire Projects
Lake County recognizes the severe impacts of wildfires and has updated its approach through the Community Wildfire Protection Planning (CWPP) process. This new CWPP uses a data-driven strategy to prioritize areas for fuel treatment and forest health initiatives. Over...
Aug 15, 2024 | Completed Projects, Wildfire Projects
On June 27, 2018, the Spring Creek Fire erupted near La Veta, Colorado, ultimately becoming the third-largest wildfire in the state’s history. This human-caused blaze not only scorched over 108,000 acres but also destroyed 216 homes and severely impacted the Cucharas...
Aug 15, 2024 | Completed Projects, Wildfire Projects
In 2019, the Decker Fire scorched nearly 9,000 acres of land near Salida, Colorado, leaving behind not only a charred landscape but also significant risks to water quality and community safety. The Arkansas River Watershed Collaborative, alongside various partners,...
