Aerial perspective of the Poudre River with industrial lots and farm equipment on either side of the river.

Poudre River Restoration Vision 2045 Survey

The Poudre River Restoration Initiative (PRRI) is an exciting project that showcases solutions and opportunities for the river in Greeley. Your input is valuable in shaping this plan.

Flood Risk in Greeley

When I look at this map... (select all that apply)

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I was already aware of this information and how it impacts me and my property

I live in an area directly impacted by flooding and understand what these zones mean for my property

My family and my home are prepared for flooding

I would like Greeley to take action to reduce flooding impacts

I understand the strategies they City can use to reduce flooding

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Do you think it makes sense to take a proactive approach to reducing flood risk by expanding the floodplain and restoring the Poudre River?

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History of Flooding in the Region

Has flooding affected you in any way while living in Greeley?

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Do you consider risks from flooding when you make decisions about your home, your business or other major decisions?

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What We've Heard - Key Elements

Of the Key Themes shown above, which would be most important to you? Rank your answers on a scale from 1 - 5 with 1 being least important and 5 being most important.

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Recreation and public use

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Safety and access

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Flood resilience and land use

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Urban growth and governance

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Ecological health and habitat restoration

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What We've Heard - Activities and Preference

Have you previously engaged with the Poudre River Restoration Project?

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Which activities or facilities would you be most excited to see expanded?

Would you visit the river corridor more often if more amenities were added?

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Where do you currently take people that are visiting from out of town to experience Greeley?

Project Explanation

Reclaiming the Poudre

The Cache la Poudre River is a vital natural and cultural resource for Greeley, but decades of development, overallocation of water, and a shrinking floodplain have reduced public access, degraded ecological function, and increased the risks of flooding. From 1950 to 2019, the river’s length within city limits decreased by 15% (about two miles), and its corridor has decreased by up to 95% in some areas. This has led to faster flows, altered sediment transport, severe bank erosion, and a significant loss of aquatic life and riparian habitat.

How We Propose to Address It

The Poudre River Restoration Initiative (PRRI) Master Plan envisions a resilient, connected river corridor where natural systems and urban infrastructure work together to mitigate flood risk, restore ecological health, and support long-term community safety. By designing with nature, the plan lays the foundation for a healthier, more adaptable future—one that protects homes and neighborhoods while embracing the river as a community anchor.

The PRRI Master Plan is a long-range, strategic tool—not a final design or funding request. Instead, it provides a flexible framework to guide future decisions and position the City to pursue external funding opportunities over the next 20 years. Key themes of the Vision 2045 concept include:

Establishing a goal of giving the river 650 feet in width
Embracing multi-purpose infrastructure
Designing with nature for long-term resilience and safety

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Do you perceive the River as a boundary currently?

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Do you think it’s important to plan and establish connections through and along the corridor now in anticipation of future growth?

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Reimagined River Corridor

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Knowing that the current width of a 100-year flood would cover a swath of land between 2,000-4,000 feet wide, do you support a plan to contain the 100-year flood within a 650’ naturalized river corridor?

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Do you prefer using an expanded floodplain with wetlands, upland meadows and forests as flood control compared to more hardened, concrete channels and walls?

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Park Programming

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Do you like the mix of programming shown?

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Do you think that the programming is well-dispersed along this section of the river corridor?

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Do you think certain areas should contain lower levels of recreation programming and function more as habitat?

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Poudre River Vision 2045

This is the study area for the project. It depicts areas from Star Pond to east of Downtown Greeley.

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Knowing that this is a 20-year vision, do you like how the proposed river corridor is shown above - through this stretch of the Poudre River?

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This image is portraying what a widened and restored river floodplain could look like in the future – what do you like about this image?

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What are you not so sure about in the above image?

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Stormwater Park Program

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This image is showing a stormwater detention basin that could be used as a sports field for the majority of the time outside of heavy rain or flooding events. Do you like the idea of being able to use flood storage facilities like this for other purposes?

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What’s another potential use for a stormwater basin when it’s dry?

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Gravel Pond Program

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This image is showing a reconstructed gravel pond that has been enhanced to provide recreation and wildlife habitat, while still providing critical water storage. Would you like to see a former gravel pond reconstructed like this at some point in the future?

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Have you seen other gravel ponds used for recreation or habitat in the region?

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This image is showing what a neighborhood park might look like adjacent to an expanded river floodplain. Do you like the idea of having more places to recreate near the river?

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This image is showing what a destination playground, which is a larger, more exciting play area than a typical park, might look like near the river corridor. Could you see yourself playing here?

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