Arkansas River Watershed Collaborative

Interlaken Post-Fire Recovery Work Day
2024-10-11 09:00 - 14:30 (America/Denver) | Interlaken Trailhead
In the aftermath of the Interlaken Fire in Twin Lakes, burned ground presents a significant risk to recreation infrastructure, reservoir capacity, and downstream water quality. Join ARWC and our partners as we work to design and implement strategies that reduce sediment runoff and protect critical resources.
During this work day, we will hike out to the Interlaken Burn Scar and build erosion-prevention structures from natural materials found on site.
Where: Interlaken Trailhead (39°04’27.2″N 106°18’36.6″W) – There is cell service here, but the final stretch of the road is bumpy.
When: Meeting at 9 am on Friday 10/11
Considerations: Be prepared for a long day in the field. Bring a lunch, extra water, sunscreen, solid boots and work clothes, gloves, and a hard hat (if you have them- we will bring extras). The sites are roughly 1.5 miles from the trailhead; we will carry tools.

Beaver Lake Estate Chipping Days
2024-09-13 - 2024-09-14 | Beaver Lake Estate
ARWC provides the chipper, equipment, and time; you provide the slash. All you have to do is:1) Sign up on our website2) Tidy up your property following the slash collection guidelines3) Record the time you spent4) ARWC will chip the slash piles and broadcast the wood chips for free!

Slash Pile Guidelines:Pile slash alongside roads12” maximum diameter, small trees may be left wholePile slash with cut ends facing in one direction (see photo)Piles should be laid in low rows no higher than 4’ tallKeep track of how many hours you spend mitigating (cutting, hauling, stacking), and the approximate acres mitigated.Landowners do not need to be onsite on the Chipper Day to participate!No roots, root wads, dirt, rocks, weeds, trash, foreign material or lumber of any kind. Make sure your trees don’t have nails or metal in them!Piles or material not meeting specifications will not be chipped

Community Chipping Day
2024-08-02 10:00 - 15:00 | Turquoise Lakes Estates
