Vision

A healthy and resilient Cache La Poudre RIVER Watershed

 

Mission

To improve and maintain the ecological health of the Poudre River watershed through community collaboration

“I first learned about CPRW after my family’s historic home and surrounding land, which had been in our family nearly 130 years, burned in the 2020 Cameron Peak Fire. It was one of the first organizations to reach out to people impacted by the fire in the Poudre Canyon, and it continues to be the first organization I contact with questions about watershed recovery and forest regeneration. CPRW has connected my family to multiple resources and agencies over these past three years and has facilitated tree planting, flood mitigation, and stream restoration work on or adjacent to our land.”
— Maya Daurio, Landowner, Poudre Canyon
“CPRW is designed specifically to help members work across jurisdictional boundaries and with land stewards to get the work done. In addition, CPRW coordinates a robust science stakeholder group with a vast array of technical expertise to help guide planning and implementation.”
— Jill Oropeza, Water Quality Services Manager, City of Fort Collins Utilities
“Hands down working with CPRW has been the most impactful way to move us forward so quickly. You are small in staff yet SO mighty in outreach. Because of your ability to help partner us with key players, we’ve been able to address land erosion issues in creative ways. You’ve empowered our community to take action on restoration”
— Amy Williams, Owner, Amy’s Grass Fed Beef

How We Work

CPRW partners with landowners, government agencies, water utilities, and non-profits to collaboratively address some of the most challenging issues facing our watershed. Together, we identify the biggest problems, use science and expert input to prioritize where our projects will have the most impact and then together, we implement actions on the ground that will protect our rivers, communities, and water supply.

 

Our Values

Because we genuinely care and feel responsibility for the stewardship of the Poudre River Watershed for present and future generations, we espouse the following values:

  • Collaboration: We find innovative solutions to the complex challenges facing our watershed. We value collaboration because we believe it is the best tool for stakeholders to openly express their knowledge and concerns and work together to find a mutually beneficial solution.

  • Science-based approach: We rely on the best available science as the strongest foundation for making informed decisions in the face of uncertainties.

  • Inclusiveness: As a coalition, CPRW includes the viewpoints, knowledge, and beliefs of a range of stakeholders. From our board, committees, and volunteers, to our everyday interactions with individuals, we listen, learn, and give a seat at the table to all who rely on the Poudre Watershed. 

  • Transparency: We are committed to making our decisions and procedures accessible. By remaining transparent in our actions and decisions we achieve accountability to our stakeholders, donors, staff, partners, and the public.

  • Sustainability: We find solutions that provide tangible, measurable, lasting results for the health and resiliency of our watershed.