We envision a healthy watershed that is resilient to extreme events, sustains diverse habitats for flora and fauna, and enhances the quality of life for our community.
The Estes Valley Watershed Coalition works to protect the natural resources in the upper section of the Big Thompson Watershed system or the Estes Valley. In 2018, EVWC completed 14 flood restoration projects that were coordinated in response to the September 2013 flood that devastated Northern Colorado. EVWC brings together landowners and agencies to align economic and environmental interests so our community can be prepared for future events including floods, wildfires, forest diseases and invasive pests.
Water
We are a grassroots organization that was formed following the 2013 flood that devastated much of Northern Colorado and the Estes Valley. A group of concerned community members came together to support each other and help coordinate flood recovery projects and grants. Read more about our water projects here.
Forests
In 2019, the EVWC board recognized the need to help support more forest mitigation work in the Estes Valley. The coalition is leveraging our ability to collaborate with both public and private partners to reduce the risk of wildfire in the valley. Read more about our forest projects here.
Wildlife
A healthy watershed fosters diverse and healthy wildlife. EVWC is committed to working with local partners and groups to serve all the wildlife and environmental goals of the Estes Valley through outreach and education to the community and visitors. Read more about our wildlife projects here.
Living with fire
Protecting Our Forests And Our Community
Living in the Estes Valley has its challenges, such as wildfires. View this video and learn about how we can all live with wildfires and how to do your part to help reduce the risk of a catastrophic wildfire in the Estes Valley.
“The Estes Valley Watershed Coalition supports restoration and conservation of the estes valley.”
— Dawn James, EVWC Board Member