Josh Ames Site Visit
On October 3, 2013, project partners and supporters visited the Josh Ames site to see what work had taken place already and to see the Josh Ames Diversion Dam standing
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North Shields Ponds Natural Area Restoration Plan
The City of Fort Collins had been working with Biohabitats to complete the ecological restoration project planned for the North Shields Ponds Natural Area.
Division of Water Resources approves temporary water lease
On August 19, 2013, CWT obtained approval from the Division Engineer to use the McKinley Ditch shares in the Short Term Lease program. The Short Term Lease Program allows for
Removing the Josh Ames Diversion Dam from the Cache la Poudre River
The Cache la Poudre River is the focus of an ambitious Fort Collins community vision to enhance river corridor and its connections with the community, local businesses, CSU, and visitors.
CWCB value determination for Cimarron River instream flows
The Colorado Water Trust received this official communication from the Colorado Water Conservation Board stating that our temporary lease of water has value for instream flows on the Cimarron River.
Josh Ames Ditch: Cultural Resource Analysis
Tatanka Historical Associates Inc. completed this report for the City of Fort Collins long before deconstruction of the Josh Ames Diversion Dam began. This analysis was part of historical due
Division of Water Resources approves temporary loan of water for instream flow use
In June 2013, the Division of Water Resources approved this temporary loan of water from Winter Park Ranch Water and Sanitation District to the Colorado Water Conservation Board (via CWT)
Deconstruction Plan
To help with the deconstruction, CWT hired Tara Schutter, a structural engineer formerly of Applegate Group, Inc., now with her own business, Tessara Water. Tara surveyed the Josh Ames Diversion
Checking in on the Peabody No. 1 Ditch
During a trip to the Western Slope, Scott Hummer took a brief detour to visit the Mosers and the Slate Creek Ranch. Scott observed the condition of the Peabody No.
Bunte Highline Ditch/Willow Creek Photo Gallery
Willow Creek looking upstream from the Bunte Highline headgate Willow Creek looking downstream from the Bunte Highline headgate The Bunte Highline diversion structure The Bunte Highline headgate The turn out
Division of Water Resources approves temporary loan of water for instream flow use
The Division of Water Resources approved this temporary loan of water from the Bunte Highline Ditch to the Colorado Water Conservation Board (via the Water Trust) for use in Colorado’s
McKinley Ditch Site Visit
McKinley Ditch streambanks McKinley Ditch scenic path McKinley Ditch infrastructure Measuring the flow on McKinley Ditch McKinley Ditch water gauges McKinley Ditch low flow rocks McKinley Ditch site visit by