Restore the Poudre River in Greeley, Colorado

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From 1950 to 2019, the length of the Poudre River within Greeley city limits decreased by 15% (about two miles). This change increased speeds and sediment flow, caused downstream flooding, led to severe bank erosion, a loss of aquatic life, and a reduction in important riparian habitats like wetlands.

The Poudre River Restoration Initiative seeks to develop a master plan to:

  • Develop the Poudre River as a community anchor and economic driver for the City

  • Increase recreational opportunities so that everyone feels invited, welcome and safe

  • Enhance multimodal circulation to and along the Poudre River

  • Protect the City’s infrastructure and reconnect the river to its historic floodplains

  • Reestablish river meanders, lengthening the river channel and recreating pool/riffle sequences

  • Create habitat features like spawning beds, wetland ponds, boulder clusters, and gravel bars.

These initiatives will create a plan to enhance the daily lives of Greeley residents and restore the ecological balance of our river.

How You Can Shape This Plan

The City of Greeley and the consulting team of Michael Van Valkenburgh Associates (MVVA) and Inter-Fluve will develop a plan over the next 12 months. In September, we'll ask you to help by sharing your ideas for fun along the river using our engagement tools below.

From 1950 to 2019, the length of the Poudre River within Greeley city limits decreased by 15% (about two miles). This change increased speeds and sediment flow, caused downstream flooding, led to severe bank erosion, a loss of aquatic life, and a reduction in important riparian habitats like wetlands.

The Poudre River Restoration Initiative seeks to develop a master plan to:

  • Develop the Poudre River as a community anchor and economic driver for the City

  • Increase recreational opportunities so that everyone feels invited, welcome and safe

  • Enhance multimodal circulation to and along the Poudre River

  • Protect the City’s infrastructure and reconnect the river to its historic floodplains

  • Reestablish river meanders, lengthening the river channel and recreating pool/riffle sequences

  • Create habitat features like spawning beds, wetland ponds, boulder clusters, and gravel bars.

These initiatives will create a plan to enhance the daily lives of Greeley residents and restore the ecological balance of our river.

How You Can Shape This Plan

The City of Greeley and the consulting team of Michael Van Valkenburgh Associates (MVVA) and Inter-Fluve will develop a plan over the next 12 months. In September, we'll ask you to help by sharing your ideas for fun along the river using our engagement tools below.

  • Poudre River Restoration Initiative Survey

    What experiences are missing on the Poudre River in Greeley? Your feedback will help influence the experiences and design of this project.

    Take Survey
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