Project Description

Three streams converge near Glen Haven, Colorado: Fox Creek, West Creek, and the North Fork of the Big Thompson River. The 2013 flood caused damage along all three stream corridors as floodwaters overflowed banks, swept trees and debris downstream, and destroyed many structures, bridges, culverts, and roads. BTWC led coordination with over 90 private properties along Fox and West Creeks to implement measures that reduce risk to property and infrastructure, while improving long-term stream resilience and wildlife habitat. The majority of the stream restoration work consisted of the removal of large sediment deposits brought downstream during the flood and the construction of floodplains that encourage connectivity between floodplains and their streams. Native plants and habitat elements for wildlife were also implemented as part of the project. These restoration techniques aim to reduce the water level and impact of floodwater and debris on local homes, infrastructure, and the ecosystem.

Construction began in October 2016 and was completed in June 2017.