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. To help us get started, share 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. To help us get started, share your ideas for fun along the river using our engagement tools below.

Ask the Project Team

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  • Share Do you have access to the studies others have done? Watershed, Poudre River Trail, etc. on Facebook Share Do you have access to the studies others have done? Watershed, Poudre River Trail, etc. on Twitter Share Do you have access to the studies others have done? Watershed, Poudre River Trail, etc. on Linkedin Email Do you have access to the studies others have done? Watershed, Poudre River Trail, etc. link

    Do you have access to the studies others have done? Watershed, Poudre River Trail, etc.

    Hinderaker asked about 1 month ago

    Excellent question — thank you for asking it! Yes! A key objective in phase one of the project has been gathering key stakeholders from across the region to share data, past study findings, and priorities for the river. We've held meetings and traded study outcomes with groups like the Poudre River Trail Corridor Board, Colorado Parks & Wildlife, Coalition for the Poudre Watershed, as well as impacted City of Greeley departments like Water & Sewer and Culture, Parks & Recreation. Our goal is to synchronize and expand upon the work that has already been done, rather than attempt to reinvent the wheel.

  • Share When will the September Public meeting be held? on Facebook Share When will the September Public meeting be held? on Twitter Share When will the September Public meeting be held? on Linkedin Email When will the September Public meeting be held? link

    When will the September Public meeting be held?

    Chuck Rehmer asked 3 months ago

    Hi, Chuck. The project team will have a booth at the WeldWalls Mural Festival at WeldWerks Brewing on September 21. 

  • Share I am a Greeley citizen and I also work in water quality for the City's Wastewater Treatment and Reclamation Facility (WTRF). This great restoration project might be used to implement collaborative efforts with the WFRF to improve water quality upstream of the treatment facility. The WTRF discharge limits are based upon upstream conditions, specifically with future E. coli, temperature and nutrient standards. Our staff has monthly upstream and downstream river monitoring data for all of these parameters and would be happy to share that information. on Facebook Share I am a Greeley citizen and I also work in water quality for the City's Wastewater Treatment and Reclamation Facility (WTRF). This great restoration project might be used to implement collaborative efforts with the WFRF to improve water quality upstream of the treatment facility. The WTRF discharge limits are based upon upstream conditions, specifically with future E. coli, temperature and nutrient standards. Our staff has monthly upstream and downstream river monitoring data for all of these parameters and would be happy to share that information. on Twitter Share I am a Greeley citizen and I also work in water quality for the City's Wastewater Treatment and Reclamation Facility (WTRF). This great restoration project might be used to implement collaborative efforts with the WFRF to improve water quality upstream of the treatment facility. The WTRF discharge limits are based upon upstream conditions, specifically with future E. coli, temperature and nutrient standards. Our staff has monthly upstream and downstream river monitoring data for all of these parameters and would be happy to share that information. on Linkedin Email I am a Greeley citizen and I also work in water quality for the City's Wastewater Treatment and Reclamation Facility (WTRF). This great restoration project might be used to implement collaborative efforts with the WFRF to improve water quality upstream of the treatment facility. The WTRF discharge limits are based upon upstream conditions, specifically with future E. coli, temperature and nutrient standards. Our staff has monthly upstream and downstream river monitoring data for all of these parameters and would be happy to share that information. link

    I am a Greeley citizen and I also work in water quality for the City's Wastewater Treatment and Reclamation Facility (WTRF). This great restoration project might be used to implement collaborative efforts with the WFRF to improve water quality upstream of the treatment facility. The WTRF discharge limits are based upon upstream conditions, specifically with future E. coli, temperature and nutrient standards. Our staff has monthly upstream and downstream river monitoring data for all of these parameters and would be happy to share that information.

    Joe Kunovic asked 3 months ago

    Thank you for the suggestion, Joe! We have shared this with the project team and are happy to report that the project's stakeholder team includes representatives from multiple departments, including Water & Sewer.  

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    internal stakeholder question water quality
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    Will we be able to kayak or have swim beaches?

    donnap asked 3 months ago

    Great question! That's one of many options we're exploring for the recreation portion of the project. If this is something you're interested in, we can definitely note your vote in our data collection.

    Stay tuned for the opportunity to share feedback like this here on Speak Up Greeley. Or if you prefer to chat with our team in person, the next opportunity to catch us in person will be at the WeldWalls Festival at WeldWerks Brewing Co on September 21.

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