| Alamosa River Foundation |
| The Alamosa River Foundation was created to represent the community after the Summitville Mine disaster. The Foundation coordinates federal and state trustees who oversee the Natural Resource Damage settlement of five million dollars from Robert Friedland of the Summitville Mine litigation. The money is designated for the restoration and rehabilitation of damaged natural resources. |
Rod Reinhardt
P.O. Box 753
La Jara, CO 81140
719-589-2128
rodneyvirg@aol.com |
| Alamosa Riverkeeper |
The Alamosa Riverkeeper strives for a clean and functional river system which benefits the economic, ecological and recreational needs of the community. The Riverkeeper works to increase in-stream flows, thus, improving the fisheries and recreational potential of the Alamosa. They were recently instrumental in trout restocking of Terrace Reservoir.
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Cindy Medina
P.O. Box 223
Capulin, CO 81124
719-274-4298
cindymed@fone.net |
| Alamosa River Watershed Restoration Project |
| The Alamosa River Watershed Restoration Project’s goal is to create a naturally functioning stream system while providing environmental, cultural, and economic benefits for the river community as a whole. The project uses natural materials and works with natural stream dynamics to stabilize the river channel damaged by past human activities. The project focuses on training landowners to replicate stream restoration. |
Alan Miller
719-274-5430
alanmiller@isp.com
Roger Dallegos
719-274-5202
20758 County Rd. 10
Capulin, CO 81101
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| Kerber Creek Restoration Project |
| The Kerber Creek Watershed is on the Section 303(d) list of impaired waters. Impairment is primarily due to heavy metal toxicity leaching from streamside mine tailings, and many sections of the stream have little riparian vegetation present. The land owners are partners in this project and have formed the Bonanza Stakeholders Group. Projects are expected to begin in 2008 and end 2012. |
Steve Sanchez
1803 West Hwy. 160
Monte Vista, CO 81144
719-655-6116
steve_sanchez@blm.gov |
| Rio Grande Headwaters Land Trust |
| The Rio Grande Headwaters Land Trust is the local land trust of the San Luis Valley. Our mission is to conserve our land, water and way of life in the San Luis Valley. The Land Trust works to conserve strategic and critical private land in the Valley, including a special program, the Rio Grande Initiative, to conserve 25,000 acres along the Rio Grande river corridor. |
Nancy Butler
PO Box 444
Del Norte, CO 81132
719-657-0800
right@fone.net |
| Rio Grande Headwaters Restoration Project |
| Since Rio Grande Headwaters Restoration Project was started after a review of a 91-mile stretch of the Rio Grande, restoration projects have been completed with landowners to improve the geomorphology, riparian areas, and fisheries. In 2007, the Rio Grande Watershed Restoration Strategic Plan was completed. Additional funding is being sought to continue to implement the findings of these studies. |
Mike Gibson
415 San Juan Ave.
Alamosa, CO 81101
719-589-2230
slvwcdco1@qwest.net |
| San Luis Valley Ecosystem Council |
The San Luis Valley Ecosystem Council protects and restores the Upper Rio Grande bioregion, balancing ecological values and human needs. Among numerous projects, the Council is working to educate citizenrs about the consequences of oil and gas development near a municipal watershed. The Council is also working closely with the EPA to sponsor a free subsidized household well testing program in the valley in 2009.
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Christine Canaly
P.O. Box 223
Alamosa, CO 81101
719-589-1518
slvec@fone.net |
| San Luis Valley Wetlands Focus Area Committee |
| The San Luis Valley Wetlands Focus Area Committee is a community forum for the various state, federal and local land, wildlife, and water agencies, districts, and non-profit conservation organizations to collaborate on behalf of restoration and protection of the Valley's extensive wetlands. The Wetlands Committee has provided a voice for wetlands, resources, and partnerships for over a decade, and serves as a link for national and international partners to help implement projects in the Rio Grande basin. |
Rio de la Vista
P.O. Box 777
Monte Vista, CO 81144
719-850-2255
riovista@rmi.net |
| Sangre de Cristo Acequia Association |
| The Sangre de Cristo Acequia Association is working on the Culebra Watershed Assessment and Management Plan, a 2 year Project Implementation Plan (PIP) which will expire March 2010. The 4 phase plan of assessment, evaluation and costs, best management practices, and follow-up will go beyond the 2010 PIP date. The Acequia Association is in partnership with local, state and federal organizations. |
Patrick Allaart
PO Box 721
San Luis, CO 81152
719-672-3005
coacequia@centurytel.net |
| Willow Creek Reclamation Committee |
The Willow Creek Reclamation Committee is dedicated to integrated watershed management and to improving water quality and habitat, reducing flood risks, reclaiming areas impacted by mining, and preserving historic structures in the Willow Creek watershed in ways that are beneficial to the economic sustainability of the Creede community. The Committee is working on several projects including mine reclamation and stabilization, monitoring and re-vegetation of reclaimed sites, stream restoration, education and outreach.
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Carishma Gokhale-Welch
P.O. Box 518
Creede, CO 81130
719-658-0178
willowcreekrc@my.amigo.net |
