Visit the CO Water Conservation Board’s website to learn more about ongoing watershed protection and restoration efforts. From …
What to Expect After a Wildfire? FAQ About Soil Erosion and Impacts to Water Resources and Infrastructure
FULL PDF HERE From the Colorado Water Conservation Board comes a great FAQ about what to expect from a soil erosion and water …
Educational Resources for Children – Waterways of Southwest Colorado
The Mountain Studies Institute in the San Juan mountains has some excellent resources for teaching children about their …
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Science-Based Assessments of Riparian Ecosystems
From the Rocky Mountain Research Station: For a land type that covers relatively little area, riparian areas and …
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Findings from 2013 West Fork Complex fire in Colorado– Forest fire impacts on aquatic ecosystems and recovery
Read the publication here.Rust, A. J., Randell, J., Todd, A. S., & Hogue, T. S. (2019). Wildfire impacts on water quality, …
Living with Fire and Water
“Wildfire is considered a critical risk to community drinking water supplies in the western U.S. Our team integrates research from …
Fire Science Digest- Fire, Fuels, and Streams: The Effects and Effectiveness of Riparian Treatments
View the publication here!Fire is an important disturbance in riparian systems—consuming vegetation; increasing light; creating …
Climate Change, Forests, Fire, Water, and Fish: Building resilient landscapes, streams, and managers
View of the publication here! Fire will play an important role in shaping forest and stream ecosystems as the climate …