Feel free to download these helpful watershed resources or share them with friends and colleagues.
BTWC Resources
The Big Thompson River Envisioning Project – A Stream Management Plan
Completed in 2022, this plan outlines a collaboratively developed 20-year vision to enhance river conditions along the Big Thompson River system through Loveland.
Big Thompson Master Plan
The Big Thompson River Restoration Master Plan and Mapbook were created in 2015 to guide flood recovery and restoration throughout the watershed.
Big Thompson Watershed Coalition Annual Report
Take a look at featured projects and accomplishments from the past five years.
Big Thompson Watershed Coalition Quarterly Newsletter
Check out the latest BTWC quarterly newsletter and join our mailing list
Forest Treatment Menu Additional Resources
Find resources and guidance on managing your forested property, including types of forest treatments, forest health considerations, defensible space, and community wildfire preparedness planning.
Big Thompson Forest Health Assessment
The Big Thompson Forest Health Assessment identifies priority sub-watersheds within the Big T based upon forest and watershed health characteristics and hazards that could impact water supplies following wildfires. The assessment also outlines project type recommendations for priority areas. Read the full report here!
Watershed Data

Big Thompson Stream Flow Data
The Colorado Division of Water Resources administers water rights and agreements throughout the state and tracks data and flows specific to the Big Thompson.

Fish Survey and Management
Colorado Parks and Wildlife fisheries biologists provide online fish survey summaries by waterbody.
Landowner Resources
Regional Stream Stewardship and Recovery Handbook
An educational resource for private landowners to better understand and practice good stream stewardship.
Additional Resources
Additional Watershed and Water Resource Plans
South Platte Basin Implementation Plan
Northern Colorado Resiliency Report
Additional Forest Management and Wildfire Risk Reduction Resources
Colorado State Forest Service’s 2017 Report on The Health of Colorado’s Forests
Community Guide to Preparing and Implementing a Community Wildfire Protection Plan
Headwater Economics’ The Full Community Costs of Wildfire
Larimer County Emergency Preparedness Guide, Guia de Preparacion para emergencias condado Larimer
BTWC Information & Resources
BTWC Planting Stewardship Guide
Latest BTWC Board of Director Meeting Minutes (PDF)
Current BTWC Financial Audit Results
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