From the Estes Valley Land Trust website....
Estes Valley Land Trust (EVLT) continues its Educational Summer Breakfast Series on Saturday, July 19 at 8:30 a.m. with the second of three thematic programs of vital concern for all residents and visitors in the Estes Valley: “Water’s Ways: The 2013 Flood and its Aftermath.” The public is invited.
Planning for more resilient river corridors that can better sustain a major flood like the one experienced in 2013 will be the focus of the July 19 presentation. Photo credit Sandy Lindquist.
Although the September 2013 flood in Northern Colorado is now history, the challenges of recovery continue. Even in normal circumstances, long-range planning is never easy. When planning involves the additional complication of rivers that have moved thousands of tons of debris, destroyed properties and totally changed their course of flow, the complexity of “best practice” becomes exceedingly complex and controversial.
EVLT’s second educational event will be held right on the banks of Fall River, one of Estes Park’s still beautiful, flood-damaged rivers. The breakfast will take place at the Fall River Hydroplant Picnic Grounds, located at 1700 Fish Hatchery Road. If you’ve never been to this secluded Town-owned picnic area, you are in for a real treat. The floodwaters have subsided and you’ll enjoy the quiet, scenic beauty of a riverside sanctuary. This setting will also lend a dramatic and historic setting for EVLT’s continuing summer discussion of “Water’s Ways.”
The July event is entitled “River Master Planning.” That’s a fancy way of saying the topic will be how experts restore a river corridor. Discussion will include the elements of a healthy and resilient river corridor, measures to minimize the effects of the next flooding event, and examples of the many stakeholders and issues involved when executing any reasonable river restoration plan.
The speaker for this breakfast is a registered Professional Engineer, Julie Ash, Senior Water Resource Engineer for Walsh Environmental Scientists & Engineers. Walsh Environmental was hired by the Town of Estes Park in February to conduct the master planning process for the Fish Creek and Fall River corridors, and, as Project Manager, Julie has been actively involved in all steps. The firm is a Colorado-grown environmental consulting and engineering company with decade-long experience working for and alongside cities, towns, and individual property owners on hundreds of stream corridor projects.
Julie also serves on the Executive Board of the Colorado Riparian Association. She has 20 years of experience in river restoration and engineering to support ecological and river restoration projects. She will help us understand how intact natural systems, with their inherent resiliency, are the key to successfully meeting the diverse and competing goals we place on our critical waterways.
The charge for the event is $15 ($5 for K-12 students, $0 for preschoolers), payable by check or cash at the breakfast. The delicious breakfast is served by Catering for All Occasions and includes an egg entrée, fresh fruit, pastries, juice, and hot coffee or tea.
Reservations for the breakfast event are required no later than Monday, July 14th at 5:00 p.m. You may call the Land Trust office at 970-577-6837 (you may leave a message) OR send an email to [email protected]. The first and last name of each attendee should be provided so nametags can be made in advance. All reservations will be confirmed. Land Trust membership (although encouraged) is not required.
To reach the Hydroplant Picnic Grounds, from the intersection of Fall River Road and Elkhorn Avenue (Hwy 34), proceed west on Fall River Road for 1.8 miles. Turn left on Fish Hatchery Road and travel 1 mile. Right before the bridge, turn left on a dirt road leading to the parking area for picnic grounds. “Land Trust” signs will be posted at the dirt road. Please note that the footbridge from the museum to the picnic shelter is closed due to flood damage, so the museum parking cannot be used for this event.
Please remember this event will be held outdoors at the covered picnic shelter. Bring a jacket, sunglasses, and drinking water for personal use after breakfast. Picnic tables are at the location so you do not have to bring your own chair. As always, dress appropriately for unpredictable weather, and carpool if you can.
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Estes Valley Land Trust (EVLT) continues its Educational Summer Breakfast Series on Saturday, July 19 at 8:30 a.m. with the second of three thematic programs of vital concern for all residents and visitors in the Estes Valley: “Water’s Ways: The 2013 Flood and its Aftermath.” The public is invited.
Planning for more resilient river corridors that can better sustain a major flood like the one experienced in 2013 will be the focus of the July 19 presentation. Photo credit Sandy Lindquist.
Although the September 2013 flood in Northern Colorado is now history, the challenges of recovery continue. Even in normal circumstances, long-range planning is never easy. When planning involves the additional complication of rivers that have moved thousands of tons of debris, destroyed properties and totally changed their course of flow, the complexity of “best practice” becomes exceedingly complex and controversial.
EVLT’s second educational event will be held right on the banks of Fall River, one of Estes Park’s still beautiful, flood-damaged rivers. The breakfast will take place at the Fall River Hydroplant Picnic Grounds, located at 1700 Fish Hatchery Road. If you’ve never been to this secluded Town-owned picnic area, you are in for a real treat. The floodwaters have subsided and you’ll enjoy the quiet, scenic beauty of a riverside sanctuary. This setting will also lend a dramatic and historic setting for EVLT’s continuing summer discussion of “Water’s Ways.”
The July event is entitled “River Master Planning.” That’s a fancy way of saying the topic will be how experts restore a river corridor. Discussion will include the elements of a healthy and resilient river corridor, measures to minimize the effects of the next flooding event, and examples of the many stakeholders and issues involved when executing any reasonable river restoration plan.
The speaker for this breakfast is a registered Professional Engineer, Julie Ash, Senior Water Resource Engineer for Walsh Environmental Scientists & Engineers. Walsh Environmental was hired by the Town of Estes Park in February to conduct the master planning process for the Fish Creek and Fall River corridors, and, as Project Manager, Julie has been actively involved in all steps. The firm is a Colorado-grown environmental consulting and engineering company with decade-long experience working for and alongside cities, towns, and individual property owners on hundreds of stream corridor projects.
Julie also serves on the Executive Board of the Colorado Riparian Association. She has 20 years of experience in river restoration and engineering to support ecological and river restoration projects. She will help us understand how intact natural systems, with their inherent resiliency, are the key to successfully meeting the diverse and competing goals we place on our critical waterways.
The charge for the event is $15 ($5 for K-12 students, $0 for preschoolers), payable by check or cash at the breakfast. The delicious breakfast is served by Catering for All Occasions and includes an egg entrée, fresh fruit, pastries, juice, and hot coffee or tea.
Reservations for the breakfast event are required no later than Monday, July 14th at 5:00 p.m. You may call the Land Trust office at 970-577-6837 (you may leave a message) OR send an email to [email protected]. The first and last name of each attendee should be provided so nametags can be made in advance. All reservations will be confirmed. Land Trust membership (although encouraged) is not required.
To reach the Hydroplant Picnic Grounds, from the intersection of Fall River Road and Elkhorn Avenue (Hwy 34), proceed west on Fall River Road for 1.8 miles. Turn left on Fish Hatchery Road and travel 1 mile. Right before the bridge, turn left on a dirt road leading to the parking area for picnic grounds. “Land Trust” signs will be posted at the dirt road. Please note that the footbridge from the museum to the picnic shelter is closed due to flood damage, so the museum parking cannot be used for this event.
Please remember this event will be held outdoors at the covered picnic shelter. Bring a jacket, sunglasses, and drinking water for personal use after breakfast. Picnic tables are at the location so you do not have to bring your own chair. As always, dress appropriately for unpredictable weather, and carpool if you can.
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