A day of community-based restoration on the Poudre River

The Poudre River is an important natural resource for Northern Colorado, supporting drinking water supplies, local communities, wildlife, and healthy ecosystems. Through this project, ContourGlobal employees and community volunteers will work side by side on restoration and erosion-control activities that help protect water resources, restore local habitat, and strengthen the long-term health and resilience of the watershed.

Date: November 6, 2026

Time: 10am-3pm

Meeting location: Archery Range (465 Poudre trail drive, Windsor, 80550). Carpooling is encouraged!

About the project: This volunteer project will involve removal and restoration of stormwater protection and riparian infrastructure. Volunteers can expect a moderate walk along the Poudre trail to the project location, lifting and carrying of stormwater project infrastructure including willow and straw waddles, and spreading of landscape materials. Post-project may involve a short Poudre Trail tour depending on timing.

Volunteers should bring: water, lunch, gloves, weather appropriate clothes, closed toed shoes
CPRW will provide: extra water, extra gloves, work tools and materials, snacks

Project Partners: Coalition for the Poudre River Watershed (CPRW), ContourGlobal, and the Town of Windsor

About ContourGlobal and the Coalition for the Poudre River Watershed (CPRW) Partnership

At ContourGlobal, we are proud to be part of the communities where we operate and committed to creating a positive impact that goes beyond the clean energy we produce.

Building Reliable Partnerships is one of our sustainable business principles and drives the way we work alongside local communities.

Through our Black Hollow Sun power plant in Weld County, we are proud to partner with the Coalition for the Poudre River Watershed (CPRW) on the Poudre River Watershed Restoration & Community Volunteer Project—an initiative that brings together environmental restoration, water protection, and community action.

This partnership reflects ContourGlobal’s commitment to being a responsible neighbor, protecting the environment and natural resources, and contributing to the communities where we live and work. Our environmental stewardship is also demonstrated through our membership in the Proteus Partnership for Biodiversity, an initiative supported by the United Nations Environment Programme World Conservation Monitoring Centre (UNEP-WCMC) that helps partners align business decisions with global environmental frameworks.

We are excited to roll up our sleeves, work alongside the local community, and make a meaningful and lasting contribution to the Poudre River watershed.

Restoration for Resilience: Stream Restoration in Pre-Fire Watersheds

• Tuesday, October 27, 2026

• 9:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

• Ben Delatour Scout Ranch, 2331 W County Road 68C, Red Feather Lakes, CO 80545*

• *45 minutes from Fort Collins, CO; 2 hours from Denver CO

• Free

Preliminary Agenda:
9:30-10:00 – Welcome & light breakfast/coffee
10:00-11:30 – Elkhorn Creek Restoration Project Tour
11:30 – 12:00 – Lunch (provided)
12:00 –4:00 – Delineating & Documenting Ordinary Highwater Mark for LTPBR Projects

Since 2013, stream and watershed restoration in the upper South Platte basin has been spurred by disaster response. As local streams, forests, and watersheds stabilize from post-flood and post-fire devastation, watershed restoration in the basin is shifting from recovery to resilience. In this field-based workshop, participants will tour the Elkhorn Creek Stream Restoration project and learn how to delineate and document the Ordinary High-Water Mark (OHWM)—a vital step for low-tech process-based restoration (LTPBR) projects that choose to operate under SB23-270 criteria in pre-fire watersheds.

Part 1: Elkhorn Creek Stream Restoration Project Tour 
The Elkhorn Creek Restoration project demonstrates the power of landscape-scale restoration to build watershed resilience by integrating post-fire recovery, forest management, and stream restoration in un-burned reaches. Participants will experience first-hand what LTPBR for wildfire resilience can look like, and engage in discussion on LTPBR design, permitting, and implementation for projects that are located outside of burn scars or flood recovery areas.

Part 2: Delineating & Documenting Ordinary Highwater Mark (OHWM)
Identifying and documenting OHWM before and after implementing LTPBR is a vital part of working in pre-fire watersheds across Colorado. Under Colorado water law (SB23-270), LTPBR projects that are outside of flood or fire recovery zones are exempt from water rights administration if the structures installed do not immediately raise the stream level above the OHWM. Delineating and documenting the OHWM is a critical step for projects that are designed to comply with SB23-270 criteria, and along with best management practices can help protect your projects and partners from potential water rights conflicts. OHWM is also used for permitting under §404 of the Clean Water Act and Colorado's Regulation 87.

Ecosystem Services LLC will lead a training on delineating and documenting OHWM for LTPBR projects. Participants will learn:

• How OWHM interacts with Colorado water administration and federal wetlands/waters permitting processes.

• To identify OHWM using the US Army Corps of Engineers guidance and when to hire a consultant.

• How to document OHWM through photo documentation & other tools.

• Why documenting OHWM provides protection for your projects and partners.

Photo: Aaron Lavanchy

Rooted is a short documentary film produced by filmmaker Treston Chee in partnership with Trees, Water & People and the Montezuma Land Conservancy. This short film explores Indigenous-led land stewardship and access in Southwest Colorado through the Traditional Harvest Project.  After the screening, enjoy a presentation and open discussion with James Calabaza, Indigenous Lands Program Director at Fort Collins-based non-profit Trees, Water & People.

Space is limited and registration is required!

About James Calabaza: Born and raised in New Mexico, James comes with direct experience working with Tribes and understanding the traditional knowledge as it pertains to their unique values. After working with the government sector, James realized his heart belongs to the nonprofit world.

As TWP’s Indigenous Lands Program Director, James provides much needed insight and experience on working with Tribal governments that uphold traditional ethics of governance and leadership. His deep rooted experiences and cultural values strengthens our program by building trust with Tribes, promoting traditional landscape conservation values and over-seeing the development of community-based projects.

Help heal the land! Join us for a day of tree planting in the Poudre Watershed.

Join the Coalition for the Poudre River Watershed (CPRW) and fellow community members for a day of tree planting. In the wake of the High Park Fire of 2012 and the historic Cameron Peak Fire of 2020, which burned over 208,000 acres, CPRW has been working with private landowners to restore land by planting native ponderosa pine seedlings. To date, we have planted over 44,000 trees. Connect with the land, get your hands dirty, and help heal the watershed!

Date: October 17, 2026

Time: 8:30am-4:30pm

Meeting Location: Ted's Place - 6511 US 287, Laporte, CO 80535 (carpooling is highly encouraged for this event!). From here, we will caravan to the planting location up the Poudre Canyon.

What you need to bring: Sunscreen, layers, hat, sturdy shoes/boots, drinking water container (bottle/glass/jug), snacks, and a lunch

CPRW will provide: Gloves, tools, other safety equipment, tree seedlings, water, and light snacks

Tree planting requires bending over, squatting, digging and other physical activity, all of which will occur outside and within a burned area. Please be prepared for this type of work. Children 14+ are welcome with a parent/guardian.

Learn more about our reforestation program visit: www.poudrewatershed.org/reforestation

About Coalition for the Poudre River Watershed (CPRW)

CPRW is a 501(c)3 nonprofit with a mission to improve & maintain the ecological health of the Poudre River Watershed through community collaboration. To learn more please visit www.poudrwatershed.org.

THANK YOU to supporters of the Poudre RiverFest Fund a Tree program for supporting our reforestation efforts!

THIS IS A PRACTICE EXERCISE.

DRILL DATE
October 3, 2026
10:00 am to 2:00 pm

LOCATION
Livermore Community Hall
2044 W County Rd 74E, Livermore, CO 80536

WHAT TO EXPECT

• Receive a simulated emergency notification from NOCO Alert.

• Do not pre-pack your car; practice as if the notice caught you off guard.

• Bring your evacuation kit or go-bag for review.

• Pack your car as you would for a real evacuation.

• Do not bring pets or livestock; service animals are welcome.

• Proceed to the designated checkpoint or evacuation center as instructed.

WHO SHOULD PARTICIPATE

• Glacier View Fire Protection District residents

• Renters

• Property owners

• Seasonal residents

• Business owners

• Community leaders

• Frequent visitors and recreationists

BEFORE THE DRILL

• Register by September 30th.

• Make sure you are signed up for local emergency alerts.

• Review your household evacuation plan and evacuation kit.

• Watch for final drill instructions and route information.

DRILL AGENDA

1. Receive the NOCO Alert exercise message.

2. Practice packing and evacuating by vehicle.

3. Travel to the Livermore Community Hall.

4. Have your evacuation kit reviewed.

5. 10:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.: resources, classes, and local evacuation professionals.

BE PREPARED. STAY SAFE.

REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED BY SEPTEMBER 30TH

Join CPRW and FC Mural Project on Oct 2, 5-7pm, for the unveiling event at Bas Bleu Theatre! We'll have food, drinks, live music, and a chance to connect with community and celebrate the Poudre River. Hope to see you all there!

Learn about river restoration on public & private lands in the N. Fork Poudre Watershed!

Join the North Fork Poudre Site Conservation Team (SCT) for a watershed tour in the N. Fork of the Poudre.

Learn about restoration projects that are improving riparian health and wildlife habitat while making our watershed more resilient.

Hosted by the North Fork Poudre Site Conservation Team

When: Sept. 19, 2026 from 8am-2pm

Where: Meet at 8:00am at the Livermore Community Hall (2044 West County Road 74E, Livermore CO 80536)

We will carpool from the Livermore Community Hall to the tour sites and return to the Hall by 1pm.

Please be prepared to do some light hiking around the tour sites. We recommend wearing close-toed shoes.

It's Colorado - be prepared for any weather! Please bring layers, a rain jacket, bring extra water, and wear sunscreen.

FREE & Open to the public! Space is limited and registration is required by Sept. 12. FREE lunch provided by The Forks sponsored by Wild Birds Unlimited.

Thank you partners: Wildlands Restoration Volunteers (WRV), Doug Tiefel, Conservation Impact and State Land Board.

Thank you sponsors: Wild Birds Unlimited, Coalition for the Poudre River Watershed, Bird Conservancy of the Rockies & US Fish & Wildlife Service.

The Coalition for the Poudre River Watershed’s Upper Poudre Watershed Stakeholder Committee meets several times a year to discuss and guide our goals, objectives, and implementation actions in the Upper Poudre River Watershed. The committee provided valuable insight and guidance for the Upper Poudre Watershed Resilience Plan. 

The committee is open to the public. Please contact Daniel Bowker at daniel@poudrewatershed.org to get involved.

Unless otherwise noted, meetings will be held at the Powerhouse Energy Campus (430 N. College Ave., Fort Collins, CO 80524) room 104 - the 1st floor conference room to the right of the main entrance to the Powerhouse. Click here to view parking map.

Join the Coalition for the Poudre River Watershed (CPRW) and Larimer Conservation District for a tour of a stream restoration project on Elkhorn Creek.

Learn about process-based restoration techniques that are improving habitat, reconnecting floodplains and encouraging the return of beavers to the landscape. Explore active stream restoration projects on Elkhorn Creek in the Red Feather Lakes area.

Event Schedule:

• 8:30am: Meet at Ted's Place; Drive to Drala

• 9:30am: Tour Drala Mountain Center site - Learn about stream restoration on this property.

• 11:00-11:30am: Drive to the Boy Scout Ranch

• 11:30am-12:30pm: Enjoy lunch & learn about stream restoration work within an active beaver meadow

• 12:30-1:30pm: Tour restoration site

• 1:30-2:30pm: Drive back to Ted's Place

Please meet the group at Ted's Place (6511 US-287, Laporte, CO 80535) at 8:30am. From here we will consolidate vehicles and drive to our first stop at the Drala Mountain Center (151 Shambhala Way, Red Feather Lakes, CO 80545). We will return to Ted's Place by 2:30pm.

Dress appropriately for the weather with layers, close-toed shoes, hat, sunscreen, rain jacket, etc.

Please bring plenty of water, snacks and your own lunch.

Questions? Email Megan Maiolo-Heath at megan@poudrewatershed.org

Water connects all of us. It fuels our communities, supports agriculture, sustains ecosystems, and creates the outdoor spaces we love. And right now, with changing water conditions across Colorado, it’s more important than ever to come together to understand it, protect it, and learn how to live with it in every season.

For over a decade, Poudre RiverFest has brought our community together in support of the Cache la Poudre River—raising funds for restoration and creating space to learn, connect, and take action.

Whether you’ve joined us before or this is your first time, we’re glad you’re here. We’ve got a ton of fun planned this August and can’t wait for you to be part of it.

Become an Exhibitor

Host a booth to connect with your community as an exhibitor! Engage with hundreds of attendees while supporting a great cause. Fill your booth with educational materials, activities, merch, or giveaways, and build lasting relationships. Booths are $350 for businesses and $100 for nonprofits.

About Poudre RiverFest

The Poudre RiverFest is a collaborative endeavor that brings together like-minded nonprofits from our local conservation community to help organize and deliver an event focused solely on the Cache la Poudre River, where people can learn about the river, get their hands dirty and raise a glass to this national treasure. Our mission is to provide a platform to celebrate the Poudre River, educate people about its importance to our communities and inspire them to action. For more information, visit www.poudreriverfest.org

July 30, 10-11am - McMurry Natural Area, 445 Hemlock St., Fort Collins, CO 80524

Join local environmental nonprofits and natural resource managers for a family-friendly event to explore the amazing lives of beavers: their habitat, their impact on the landscape, and how we can help them thrive.

Meet at McCurry Natural Area (445 Hemlock St., Fort Collins, CO 80524) where we will take a short nature walk to an active beaver lodge, look for beaver chew, and investigate other signs of beaver on the landscape. There will be hands-on engagement activities, a short, kid-friendly walk and presentations by people who work to restore beaver habitat across the Poudre Watershed. Bathrooms and parking are available on site.

Every kid will receive a free Poudre River Investigator Guide to take home!

FREE & Open to the public. Space is limited and registration is required. REGISTER HERE >>

Join Us for a Community Conversation on Conservation

Join environmental advocate Alex Haraus alongside members of Tellus Outdoor, Coalition for the Poudre River Watershed (CPRW) and Wildlands Restoration Volunteers (WRV) for a special community event focused on environmental stewardship, local conservation and protecting the wild places we all love.

Earlier in the day, our teams will be out in the field alongside volunteers participating in hands-on watershed restoration work in Northern Colorado. Following the fieldwork, we’re bringing the conversation back to the Tellus store for an evening centered around community, connection and conservation.

This casual Meet & Greet is an opportunity to connect with fellow outdoor enthusiasts, meet local organizations doing incredible conservation work right here in our own backyard and learn more about the restoration efforts helping protect Colorado’s watersheds.

The evening will feature:

• Community networking with local conservation advocates

• Drinks and light refreshments provided by Tellus

• A short talk from Alex Haraus

• A moderated Q&A conversation led by Alex featuring CPRW and WRV representatives discussing local conservation work and ways individuals can make an impact

Whether you’re passionate about protecting public lands, curious about local restoration efforts or simply looking to connect with others who care deeply about the outdoors, we’d love to have you join us.

Space is limited. Please RSVP.

June 25, 6-8pm - Colorado State University, CHEM A103

Beavers build dams, dig channels, and change small streams into broad wetland areas. This keeps plants green and lush, even during periods of drought. When a fire ignites, that green vegetation near the beaver ponds will be more difficult to burn than other nearby dry vegetation. The fire will often take the path of least resistance and burn through the dry vegetation away from beaver ponds instead of smoldering through the wet vegetation near beaver ponds.

Dr. Emily Fairfax is an Assistant Professor of Environmental Science and Resource Management (ESRM). She double-majored in Chemistry and Physics at Carleton College, then earned her Ph.D. in Geological Sciences at the University of Colorado Boulder. Emily loves the outdoors - in particular, hiking, exploring, and feeling connected to nature. Her research falls into three categories: ecohydrology, data science/technology, and field accessibility. Her colleagues and students can vouch that when she says she can talk about beavers all day, she is not kidding.

Thank you to the Morrison Riverscapes Lab and the Intermountain West Transformation Network for co-hosting this event!

Space is limited and registration is required for this event. Please CLICK HERE to RSVP.

Wednesday, June 24, 2026

Fort Collins celebrates bicycling year-round, and Bike to Work Day is our biggest community ride. It’s a chance to swap your car trip for a bike ride, grab breakfast on the way and connect with others who share the road and trails. Whether you ride every day or once a year, it’s an easy, fun way to be part of the city’s active transportation culture.

Morning stations: 6:30-9:30 a.m.
Afternoon stations: 4-6 p.m.

CPRW will host a morning station at the Poudre River Whitewater Park - see you there!

You’re Invited! Join us for the 4th Annual Take Me to the River - a gathering to support and celebrate the Coalition for the Poudre River Watershed (CPRW), your local watershed group working to improve and maintain the ecological health of the Poudre River through community collaboration.

Tickets include:

• Full dinner included, inspired by locally-grown ingredients (GF and vegetarian options available)

• Open bar featuring Little Cache Kernza Rye Ale, a collaborative brew from Horse & Dragon Brewing, New Belgium Brewing Co., Odell Brewing Co. plus wine from OBC Wine Project, all crafted using Poudre River water (of course!)

• Fundraising for critical projects and programs throughout the Cache la Poudre River Watershed

• Live music from New Pleasant Valley String Band, bringing a mix of traditional square dances, waltzes, and two-steps rooted in the Missouri Ozark style.

• Interactive photo booth

• 2026 Dick Jefferies Partner for the Poudre Award and the CPRW Volunteer of the Year Award

• Educational programming about the Poudre River

• Celebration of CPRW and partners’ accomplishments over the past year and fundraising for the year ahead!

The event is at a private property in northwest Fort Collins. Guests will be notified of the address after purchasing tickets.

This event is now SOLD OUT!

Little Cache Kernza Rye Ale was brewed by Horse & Dragon, Odell Brewing Co. and New Belgium Brewing to celebrate and elevate the mission of the Coalition for the Poudre River Watershed (CPRW). This beer features kernza (a native Colorado grain!) grown at Native Hill Farm and malted by Troubadour Maltings, and rye and barley grown at Olander Farms and malted by Root Shoot Malting.  This beer is balanced yet flavor-forward, with a delicious combination of kernza nuttiness and rye spice.  A clean finish and smooth mouthfeel remind you that you're enjoying beer made with the amazing water from the Poudre River Watershed!

ABV: 5.7%

Join us for a progressive release party on Monday, June 8, from 2-5pm - we’ll have a toast at each of the breweries:

• 2:00 p.m. at New Belgium Brewing Co.

• 3:00 p.m. at Odell Brewing Co.

• 4:00 p.m. at Horse & Dragon Brewing Co.

We’ll also be pouring Little Cache Kernza Rye Ale at our upcoming Take Me to the River fundraiser on June 12. Learn more and purchase tickets at: www.poudrewatershed.org/take-me-to-the-river

What’s in a name? We named this beer after the Little Cache La Poudre Ditch that supplies water from the Poudre River to Native Hill Farm where the kernza grain is grown. Enjoy that Poudre River Water with every sip!

Brewing Day at Horse & Dragon

Jackie and Abby will provide an overview of the top 3 laws and permits that may apply to your proposed restoration project: (1) the updated USACE Nationwide 27 Permit adopted March 15, 2026, (2) Colorado's new Regulation 87, a state-wide dredge and fill program that mostly mirrors the USACE 404 permit program, and (3) SB23-270, Projects to Restore Natural Stream Systems, legislation that was passed to address how restoration projects may proceed without being subject to water rights administration. The presentation will be framed with an on-the-ground practitioner perspective, highlighting practical considerations, common questions, and pathways to keep restoration moving forward. The session is intended to build shared understanding, reduce uncertainty, and support successful, compliant restoration across Colorado's headwaters and watersheds.

Beaver are a critical driver of ecological health in many riverscapes in the Western United States. Stream restoration that mimics and promotes beaver dam building is increasingly being promoted to address the impacts of climate change, mitigate wildfire and post-wildfire impacts, restore and protect fisheries, and improve productivity on working lands. In this presentation, I'm going to discuss how to plan, design, and implement stream restoration projects that mimic and promote natural beaver dam building.

About the Speaker

Scott Shahverdian, Design Geomorphologist, Riverscape Science and Stewardship, LLC

“I am a fluvial geomorphologist and river restoration practitioner. I specialize in helping clients assess, plan, and design restoration projects on headwater streams, often through a suite of practices called low-tech process-based restoration. In addition to on-the-ground projects, I teach restoration workshops and work with a range of stakeholders to empower them to steward their riverscapes.”

Help improve stream health and water quality - collect willows for river restoration projects in the Poudre Watershed!

Willow collection and planting are used in river restoration to stabilize riverbanks, prevent erosion, improve water quality, and create habitat for wildlife because willows have strong root systems, grow rapidly in saturated areas, and can absorb and store pollutants. Willows collected at this event will be used in stream restoration projects in the Cameron Peak burn area.

Event Details:

• April 25, 2026 from 9:00am-3:00pm

• Meet at Ted's Place and carpool to the collection site at the James C. Kennedy Mountain Campus in Red Feather Lakes (approx. 30 min drive)

• Over the day we will collect 1,000+ 5ft. willow stakes which will be stored at the Colorado State Forest Service nursery's cold storage until later this summer and fall when we plant them at river restoration projects.

What you need to bring: Sunscreen, layers, hat, work gloves, sturdy shoes/boots, drinking water container (bottle/glass/jug), snacks, and a lunch

CPRW will provide: Gloves, tools, other safety equipment, and extra water

Questions? Please contact Megan Maiolo-Heath at megan@poudrewatershed.org for more info.

“In a number of Native American cultures, willows symbolize inner wisdom; an open mind with the stability and strength of age and experience. Willows represent flexibility and adaptation, surviving and thriving in challenging conditions.” - Willow Alliance for Graduate Education and Professoriate (AGEP), a collaboration between Salish Kootenai College, Sitting Bull College, and the University of Montana

Earth Day Fort Collins is shaping up to be one of the most exciting community events of the spring! Join us for a full day of sustainability, music, learning, and community connection. The day kicks off with the annual Poudre River Cleanup, where volunteers come together to help protect and restore this vital local waterway.

After the cleanup, the celebration continues with live music from local bands, a vibrant sustainability marketplace featuring 65 exhibitors, and delicious options from local food trucks. Families can also enjoy our kids’ education area, where young environmentalists can participate in interactive learning about nature, climate solutions, and sustainable living.

Whether you're volunteering, learning something new, or simply enjoying the music and food, this Earth Day celebration is a wonderful way for our community to come together to care for our planet.

This event is FREE and OPEN TO THE PUBLIC!

Please bring a non-perishable item for the Food Bank for Larimer County

​Celebrate Earth Day - Help us keep the Poudre River clean and beautiful!

Advance registration is required and space is limited. The event will begin and end at Odell Brewing Co. in Fort Collins. Parking is available at Odell Brewing or, even better, ride your bike!

After the river cleanup, stick around at Odell Brewing for the 2026 Earth Day Festival presented by Sustainable Living Association, a free, family-friendly event that brings together education, hands-on activities, youth engagement, and local solutions.

Schedule of Events

• 8:30-9:00am - Check-in and orientation

• 9:00-11:00am - River Cleanup (begin and end at Odell Brewing parking lot)

• 11:00am-5:00pm - Earth Day Festival

River cleanups require walking along the river corridor for up to 3 hours, bending over and squatting down, and removing trash from the river and riparian areas.

Can kids participate? Children 12+ are welcome if they are accompanied by an adult. Please be aware that hazardous materials and/or conditions may exist along the river corridor - children must be carefully watched during this activity.

What to bring: Comfortable clothing, layers, close-toed shoes, water bottle, snack, sunscreen, your own work gloves if preferred

What CPRW and Odell will provide: Trash bags, grabbers, sharps buckets, gloves (if you do not have your own), hand sanitizer

Where to park? Parking is available at the Odell Brewing Co main parking lot. Extra points if you ride your bike! From the parking lot, we will walk to the river, cleaning up the area in between Mulberry and the Poudre Whitewater Park in Old Town.

Questions? Please contact Megan Maiolo-Heath at megan@poudrewatershed.org

6-8pm - Poudre Learning Center (8313 W F St, Greeley, CO 80631)

For decades, beavers were seen as a problem. Now, they are being recognized as a keystone species essential to Colorado's climate strategy. We’ll explore the new statewide Beaver Conservation and Management Strategy (BCMS), covering everything from translocation protocols to cutting-edge coexistence techniques. Join us to discuss how to live with, protect, and empower these aquatic eco system engineers.

Space is limited and registration is required. CLICK HERE to register.

The NoCo Fishing Expo presented by the Rocky Mountain Flycasters Chapter of Trout Unlimited is returning to the Ranch Events Complex in Loveland on Saturday, March 28th!

Come join us for an exciting day filled with education and fun for the whole family including:

• Up to 30 Exhibitors: Exhibitors including Local Fly Shops, RMFTU's conservation and education programs, Local Watershed Coalitions, Fishing Equipment Suppliers, Fishing Outfitters, and more...

• Fly Tying Demonstrations - 25 well know expert tyers, plus Kids, Tie a Fly table

• Signature Fly Tyer Demonstrations in a small group setting; Pat Dorsey, Rick Takahashi, and Marty Staab

• Prize Drawings / Silent and Live Auctions for fly gear and trips. New and Lightly Used. Items at nearly every price point.

• Expert Speakers - Including well known guides, fly tyers, authors, filmmakers; Pat Dorsey, Jeramie Prine, Braker Bros

• Lots of fun for kids - Tie a fly, Lawn Trout casting game, Kids, Tie a Fly table, live stream bugs!

• Casting Demonstrations & Games

• RMFTU-branded merchandize for sale

• Your ticket includes a FREE "Trout Hero" mesh bag to help keep our streams clean, (While supplies last)

• Vintage and Classic Rods, Reels, and Memorabilia, presented by nationally known Antique Dealer and Author, John Sollo

• FREE PARKING

Purchase tickets and learn more about the expo: https://rmftu.org/expo2026

Glen Canyon Institute presents What the River Knows, a Good Intentions Paving Co. documentary exploring the reemergence of Glen Canyon from the receding waters of Lake Powell reservoir. As the West faces the urgent need to redesign water management, we are offered the chance to restore one of the planet’s most stunning landscapes. What the River Knows explores this unique reflection point in a centuries-long history, weaving together past and present to reveal a new way forward for the Colorado River.

The evening will open with Glen Canyon Rising, a documentary short from Crow Canyon Archaeological Center featuring Hopi archaeologist Lyle Balenquah and author Craig Childs. This powerful visual and narrative experience reveals layers of human history embedded in the landscape. As water levels fall, generations of cultural footprints are revealed, and dormant ecological systems begin to stir once more.

After the film screening, the event will conclude with a panel discussion and an opportunity for audience Q+A.

• March 12, 6-8pm at Salt Road Brewing Co. (321 Old Firehouse Alley, Fort Collins, CO 80524)

• Beavers and native co-evolved for literally millions of years, but with the Anthropocene era now in high gear how well do beavers and native fish coexist? What things should be considered when thinking about beavers and native fish? What role should humans play in ensuring the success of native wildlife like beavers and native fish? Come hear the good, the bad, and the ugly.

• Space is Limited and registration is required.

The Poudre River Forum is a full-day conference on water issues, use, history and conservation practices across the Cache la Poudre River watershed. This one-of-a-kind event fosters collaboration across disciplines and explores water from multiple lenses. 

Date: Friday, March 6, 2026
Time: 8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Location: AIMs Community College Welcome Center, Greeley

February 19 - “Beavers in Colorado: The Once & Future Ecosystem Engineers” with Dr. Ellen Wohl, Professor, Geosciences, Colorado State University

• 6-8pm, Powerhouse Energy Campus, 430 N. College Ave., Fort Collins, CO, 80524 - meet in the 1st floor conference room to the right of the main entrance to the Powerhouse.

• Learn about the beneficial effects of beavers, their historical presence in Colorado, decline, and current reintroduction in limited areas.

On February 13, 2026, celebrate winter riding and join cyclists across the globe for International Winter Bike to Work Day right here in Fort Collins. Whether you’re a year-round rider or just giving winter commuting a try, this is the perfect day to bundle up, hop on your bike and enjoy the camaraderie of the Fort Collins cycling community.

Morning Stations: 7–9:30 a.m.
Afternoon Stations: 3:30–5:30 p.m.

Stop by a station for free breakfast, hot drinks, and good company in the morning, or join us in the afternoon for warm smiles and winter biking fun.

https://www.fcgov.com/bicycling/bike-to-work-day

View the stations map >>

Celebrate Love, Support the Poudre River!

Grab your lover, your besties, or your favorite family members and join us for a wine and bonbon tasting to support the Poudre River Watershed!

Join us on February 12, 2026, 6-8pm, at the OBC Wine Project for a decadent wine and bonbon tasting supporting Fort Collins-based non-profit the Coalition for the Poudre River Watershed (CPRW).

Enjoy live music from local folkgrass duo The String Creek Band while we taste four different OBC Wine Project wines paired with four different handmade bonbons from Voulez Vous.

Each ticket sold supports CPRW's mission to improve and maintain the ecological health of the Poudre River Watershed through community collaboration.

"All of my bonbons are made with high quality ingredients and sustainably sourced chocolate. Each bonbon is hand painted using colored cocoa butter making each chocolate truly unique. I hope any time you have one of my chocolates you are left truly satisfied, inspired, and intrigued." - Anna Martinez, owner and chocolatier, Voulez Vous Bonbon

Thank you to our friends at OBC Wine Project for hosting and providing delicious handcrafted wine and spritz.