A panel discussion with Fountain Creek Watershed District Executive Director Alli Schuch and Jim O’Donnell, author of Fountain Creek: Big Lessons from a Little River, followed by a dynamic community conversation.
Alli provides an overview of watershed basics and shares insights on the current state of Fountain Creek. She highlights future opportunities and challenges facing the watershed.
Jim dives into key themes from his new book. Together, they explore environmental issues, community engagement, and the economic and cultural dimensions of the watershed—while offering a forward-looking perspective.
Mary Barber of Peak Alliance for a Sustainable Future hosts, while Allen Beauchamp of Trails and Open Space Coalition moderates. Melody Daugherty delivers the land acknowledgment and blessing.
Presenters’ Slides: https://studio809podcasts.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Complete-Presenters-Slides-SIP-March-19-2025.pdf
Thanks to These Hosts & Sponsors:
Peak Alliance for a Sustainable Future: https://peakallianceco.org/
Fountain Creek Watershed District: https://www.fountain-crk.org/
El Paso County Parks and Recreation: https://communityservices.elpasoco.com/parks-and-recreation/
Fountain Creek Nature Center: https://communityservices.elpasoco.com/nature-centers/fountain-creek-nature-center/
Peak Environment podcast: https://studio809podcasts.com/podcasts/peak-environment/
Thanks to These Participating Community Organizations:
Colorado Springs Stormwater: https://coloradosprings.gov/stormwater-enterprise
COS Creek Plan: https://coscreekplan.org/
Trails and Open Space Coalition: https://www.trailsandopenspaces.org/
Pikes Peak Chapter of Trout Unlimited: https://www.ppctu.org/
Jim O'Donnell, MCRP, CPD
Freelance Writer/Photographer
Fountain Creek: Big Lessons from a Little River https://www.aroundtheworldineightyyears.com/books/fountain-creek/
http://aroundtheworldineightyyears.com
http://www.jimodonnellphotography.com/
This episode was recorded at the Sustainability in Progress (SIP) virtual event on March 19, 2025. Sustainability in Progress is a monthly program of the Peak Alliance for a Sustainable Future. Join us (free) the third Wednesday of every month. The next event is:
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