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Pueblo Outreach

Fountain Creek Watershed District 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, Colorado. Pueblo residents and visitors are affected by and curious about the issues on the Creek. The Fountain Creek Watershed District (FCWD) is proud to continue outreach in the “Home of Heroes,” thanks to a grant from the Xcel Energy Foundation. 

Xcel Energy Foundation Logo

Outreach and education programs target citizens of all ages on watershed health, provide hands-on volunteer opportunities, and create tools and resources to help sustain a healthy waterway in the Pueblo community.  Susan Finzel, long-time environmental educator and current District Pueblo Outreach Coordinator, joined the FCWD team in 2022 and leads activities to increase public awareness. Contact Susan by email: fountaincreekoutreach@gmail.com.

Group of people with bicycles gathered near a path in a grassy area, some holding a map.
Photo of 'Ride the Watershed' participants ride bikes in Pueblo to see creek restoration projects
A group of people posing with collected trash bags near a lake, with a sign about littering.
Photo of 'Great American Cleanup®' volunteers at Runyon Lake with many bags of collected litter May 2025
Fountain Creek cleanup event on May 3, 2025, with sponsors' logos, 125 participants, 750 lbs of trash removed, 15 tires recycled.
Many thanks to the Pueblo volunteers and generous sponsors who participated in the 'Great American Cleanup®' May 3, 2025
A group of people standing on a pathway outdoors, some wearing hats, in sunny weather.
Photo of Susan speaking to tour group near the Confluence of Fountain Creek and Arkansas River

Thank you to all of the volunteers, sponsors, and participants involved in the Fountain Creek Watershed District's events!

 

Updated 06/10/2025