Fireshed Partner Spotlight: Coalition for the Poudre River Watershed

The Coalition for the Poudre River Watershed (CPRW) was formed as a result of the Hewlett Gulch and High Park Fires that occurred during the summer of 2012. Following these fires, severe erosion, higher than normal runoff volume, and debris flows all contributed to extreme degradation of water quality in the mainstem and tributaries of the Cache la Poudre Watershed. These fires were a call to action for many organizations in Larimer County who came together to form what would eventually be known as the Coalition for the Poudre River Watershed.

CPRW provides leadership and coordination for the stewardship of the Cache la Poudre River Watershed through community collaboration, planning, restoration and citizen science. CPRW staff are involved with the Northern Colorado Fireshed Collaborative at all levels, including both high-level strategy and organizational development as well as implementing forest restoration and wildfire mitigation work on the ground.

To learn more about CPRW please visit: www.poudrewatershed.org