A watershed is an elevated land area that channels rainfall and snowmelt to creeks, streams, and rivers. The South Platte watershed provides Colorado with 75% of its municipal water. Yet ongoing threats from weather and human activity damage this fragile ecosystem. Preventing contamination of the water source requires constant maintenance. The Coalition for the Upper […]
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The pulse of the people remains strong. The Black Forest Fire acted as a beacon, calling a community well-acquainted with the isolation of suburbia together despite our separation for a common cause. I watched the Springs community come together in both the physical world and online. Perhaps reconnecting suburban landscapes via the Internet can create
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Like most others in the Pikes Peak Region, I followed the Black Forest Fire closely. Many people wrote commentary regarding the causes, which is understandable. Still, maybe we should spend more time looking at the effects of the disaster. It’s worth reflecting on how social media helped turn this disaster into a community exercise in conversation, compassion, and
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