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.

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12-Mile Road Slash Site
2026-06-13 08:00 - 16:00 | Highway 78, mile 1.0, commonly called “12-mile road,” near San Isabel, Colorado.
ARWC will be partnering with the U.S. Forest Service – PSICC National Forest to host a fire mitigation slash collection on June 13, 2026 for property owners in or near the towns of San Isabel, Beulah and Rye, Colorado.

The collection time will be from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the gravel pit on Highway 78, mile 1.0, commonly called “12-mile road,” near San Isabel, Colorado.

The following rules must be adhered to:
-NATURAL WOODY DEBRIS FROM PROPERTY OWNERS IN OR NEAR THE TOWNS OF SAN ISABEL, BEULAH AND RYE ONLY!
-No Commercial Operators (contractors working for participating property owners are welcome).
-Please tarp your load to secure loose debris. Each load will be evaluated prior to unloading.
-YES: Limbs & branches from firs, pines, oak and brush.
-NO: Lumber, leaves, weeds, grass, sawdust, stumps, wood chips or trash of any kind.

There is a $20 suggested donation for this event.

12-Mile Road Slash Site
2026-08-01 08:00 - 16:00 | Highway 78, mile 1.0, commonly called “12-mile road,” near San Isabel, Colorado.
ARWC will be partnering with the U.S. Forest Service – PSICC National Forest to host a fire mitigation slash collection on August 1, 2026 for property owners in or near the towns of San Isabel, Beulah and Rye, Colorado.

The collection time will be from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the gravel pit on Highway 78, mile 1.0, commonly called “12-mile road,” near San Isabel, Colorado.

The following rules must be adhered to:
-NATURAL WOODY DEBRIS FROM PROPERTY OWNERS IN OR NEAR THE TOWNS OF SAN ISABEL, BEULAH AND RYE ONLY!
-No Commercial Operators (contractors working for participating property owners are welcome).
-Please tarp your load to secure loose debris. Each load will be evaluated prior to unloading.
-YES: Limbs & branches from firs, pines, oak and brush.
-NO: Lumber, leaves, weeds, grass, sawdust, stumps, wood chips or trash of any kind.

There is a $20 suggested donation for this event.

12-Mile Road Slash Site
2026-09-26 08:00 - 16:00 | Highway 78, mile 1.0, commonly called “12-mile road,” near San Isabel, Colorado.
ARWC will be partnering with the U.S. Forest Service – PSICC National Forest to host a fire mitigation slash collection on September 26, 2026, for property owners in or near the towns of San Isabel, Beulah and Rye, Colorado.

The collection time will be from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the gravel pit on Highway 78, mile 1.0, commonly called “12-mile road,” near San Isabel, Colorado.

The following rules must be adhered to:
-NATURAL WOODY DEBRIS FROM PROPERTY OWNERS IN OR NEAR THE TOWNS OF SAN ISABEL, BEULAH AND RYE ONLY!
-No Commercial Operators (contractors working for participating property owners are welcome).
-Please tarp your load to secure loose debris. Each load will be evaluated prior to unloading.
-YES: Limbs & branches from firs, pines, oak and brush.
-NO: Lumber, leaves, weeds, grass, sawdust, stumps, wood chips or trash of any kind.

There is a $20 suggested donation for this event.
