Wildfire Conversation on Reservoir Hill
“The spring weather was all over the board, but, in spite of the snow, rain and cold, folks who attended Wildfire Preparedness Day offered good company, conversation and information.” Read more
San Juan Headwaters Shown as example
San Juan Headwaters Forest Health Partnership has been included in a document discussing collaboration between scientists and communities. Read the document.
Reservoir Hill Wildfire Awareness Day
Join the Colorado State Forest Service, Firewise of Southwest Colorado, Mountain Studies Institute, San Juan Headwaters Forest Health Partnership, The Town of Pagosa Springs, and the USFS San Juan National forest for a tour of the work done and a BBQ on Reservoir Hill, Saturday May 7 from 11:00 to 2:00. We will meet at…
Upcoming Events
Join the San Juan Headwaters at the upcoming events. March 21 – The Future of Spruce-Fir Forests? – 6:00 to 8:00, Vallecito Room, Fort Lewis College March 23 – Community and Forest Collaboration – 6:30 to 8:30, Student Union Ballroom, Fort Lewis College Check the Outreach and Education page for more events.
Pagosa Springs Students Study Forest Health
“Students from Pagosa Springs High School, under the direction of their science teacher, J.D. Kurz, conducted research on the forest health at a local landmark and recently presented the results at a public information meeting to the town council.” Read More . . .
Reservoir Hill to close for forest thinning
Nearly a year ago, the Town of Pagosa Springs announced their intent to begin work on the thinning project on Reservoir Hill to improve forest health. That treatment has started in should be completed within the next week. Read more.
Thank You for a Great 2015!!
Dear Friend of San Juan Headwaters Forest Health Partnership, Reflecting upon this past year, I continue to be amazed by the dedication, commitment, and capabilities of the group of partners that make up the San Juan Headwaters Forest Health Partnership. Your efforts have made it possible for us to: Improve forest health conditions on 1,800…
San Juan Headwaters Meet and Greet
Come Meet the Partners of the San Juan Headwaters Forest Health Partnership and learn about the work that we do. When: November 13, from 5:00 to 7:00 Where: Aragon Community Center
Valley organizations host post fire tour
From the Mineral County Miner. Two years after the [West Fork] fire burned through the Rio Grande and San Juan national forests, officials thought it was time to speak to fellow groups and the public about the fire and the future of the affected area. Read the Article here.
Story of the West Fork Tour
Written by: Bill Trimarco, Archuleta County Coordinator, FireWise of Southwest Colorado Published in the Fire Adapted Communities Learning Network Two years later (After the West Fork Fire), the social, economic and environmental impacts of that fire are still a concern to stakeholders who are working to improve watershed, forest and community health in the region. This…