Fountain Creek Watershed Outreach in Pueblo, CO

The Fountain Creek was historically named Fontaine qui Bouille (“boiling fountain”) by French traders and trappers in the early 1800’s. The water ebbs, flows, and gushes through urban and rural areas as it tumbles down from the Pikes Peak range and turns south to eventually converge with the Arkansas River in Pueblo, CO. Pueblo residents and visitors are affected by and curious about the issues on the Creek. As the Fountain Creek Watershed Flood Control and Greenway District (FCWD) Board desired more outreach in the “Home of Heroes,” they sought a grant from the Xcel Energy Foundation. 

FCWD was awarded a grant from the Xcel Energy Foundation to create a series of programs targeted to all ages on watershed health, provide  hands-on volunteer opportunities, and create tools and resources geared to help sustain a healthy waterway in the Pueblo community.  Susan Finzel, long-time outreach specialist and District Pueblo Outreach Coordinator, joined the FCWD team to plan and lead activities to increase public awareness.