Protect Our Waters

Jon Hare
Nov 7
2 min read

Join HCCA to learn about the protection of rivers and wetlands in Colorado in a virtual webinar at 6pm on Thursday November 20th.

Some of the construction projects around Crested Butte this year demonstrate that even with all of the necessary permits—ground disturbing work and development near sensitive wetlands and riverbanks will have harmful impacts on water quality and aquatic habitat. There needs to be a high standard for work in these fragile aquatic ecosystems such as: analysis for environmental impacts, well designed plans, permitting and oversight, selecting the right contractor and construction techniques, as well as reclamation once the project is complete. The value of the rivers and creeks in our valley is extremely important – all of us need to help ensure that future development does not undermine the qualities that make the Gunnison Country special — like clean air, water, and unspoiled public lands.

I would like to share a great opportunity to learn more about the work High Country Conservation Advocates is doing to protect rivers, creeks and wetlands in the Gunnison Country and across the state.

Colorado is in a critical moment for clean water protections. After federal rollbacks left many wetlands and streams vulnerable, our state passed a bipartisan law to establish essential safeguards. Now, the Colorado Water Quality Control Commission (WQCC) is finalizing the details, and public participation will determine whether Colorado adopts strong, science-based protections or leaves waterways at risk to pollution from development.

Join us for a free webinar to learn what this rulemaking means for our rivers, wetlands and drinking water — and how your voice can make a difference in protecting the waters we all depend on.