151: Our Home Watershed - Fountain Creek Update

Everything you ever wanted to know about our home watershed. Hear about water supply and conservation, creek restoration, the regional trail, and the upcoming Great American Cleanup. This is a Sustainability in Progress presentation from Peak Alliance for a Sustainable Future. Host: Mary Barber Guests: Alli Schuch, Executive Director, Fountain Creek Watershed District Mary Wilson, Outreach Coordinator On the table in this episode: Water supply Water conservation Reducing nonfunctional turf, adding native plants to conserve water and support restoration and wildlife (especially pollinators) Stewardship of Fountain Creek Creek restoration Brewshed Alliance and Liquid Lectures Fountain Creek Watershed Great American Cleanup Creek Week in the Fall Hydration celebrations after cleanups Fountain Creek Regional Trail Scoop the Poop Both crew leader and group registration are open for the Great American Cleanup. Volunteers can register up to May 2, and even on site on May 2: https://www.fountain-crk.org/great-american-cleanup-f0de636 LINKS: The Future of Fountain Creek – Panel and Community Discussion – episode 135 of Peak Environment: https://studio809podcasts.com/future-of-fountain-creek-panel/ State of the Watershed Summit: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLcq7pJhVKqDhXPwCeyRROogdUI6r6Bv_l&si=qdauhTlDenfyn9sr Purchase a rain barrel from the watershed district: https://www.fountain-crk.org/rain-barrel-sale Fountain Creek Watershed District: Website: https://www.fountain-crk.org/ YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@fountaincreekwatersheddistrict Events Calendar: https://www.fountain-crk.org/event-calendar Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fountaincreekwatershed Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FountainCreekWatershedDistrict/ This episode was recorded as a Sustainability in Progress (SIP) episode of the podcast. Sustainability in Progress is a program of the Peak Alliance for a Sustainable Future. Thanks to these Peak Environment sponsors: Pikes Peak Permaculture Visit https://pikespeakpermaculture.org/.org for opportunities to learn more about sustainable organic living through permaculture – workshops, classes, field trips, and networking. The mission of Peak Alliance for a Sustainable Future is to promote regional sustainability and advance the Pikes Peak region's 2030 Sustainability Plan (PPR2030) https://peakallianceco.org/rsp/ through regional collaboration and outreach. Connect with us at https://peakallianceco.org The following environment/sustainability organizations in the Pikes Peak region collaborate to produce the Peak Environment podcast about environmental stewardship, sustainable living and enlightened public policy in the Pikes Peak Region. Peak Alliance for a Sustainable Future https://peakallianceco.org/ Pikes Peak Permaculture https://www.pikespeakpermaculture.org/ GrowthBusters https://www.growthbusters.org Keep up with all the organizations and events making our area a better place to live. Follow on your favorite podcast app so you don't miss an episode.