MISSION STATEMENT
THE MISSION OF THE COAL CREEK WATERSHED COALITION IS TO MAINTAIN, RESTORE AND ENHANCE THE ENVIRONMENTAL INTEGRITY OF CRESTED BUTTE'S LOCAL WATERSHEDS TO ENSURE THOSE LOCAL WATERSHEDS AND HABITATS ARE OF THE HIGHEST POSSIBLE QUALITY NECESSARY TO SUPPORT WILDLIFE, AQUATIC LIFE, AND HUMAN LIFE.
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COAL CREEKThe Coal Creek Watershed covers 24 square miles and flows into the Slate River.
Coal Creek itself serves as the primary municipal water source for the Town of Crested Butte. |
UPPER SLATE RIVERThe Upper Slate River Watershed drains an area approximately 34 square miles in size. The primary land use in the Watershed is recreation, occurring year-round.
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WASHINGTON GULCHWashington Gulch Watershed covers 14.5 square miles and flows into the Slate River. Both recreation and agricultural uses occur in the Watershed, and CCWC is currently working on a watershed plan.
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Coal Creek Watershed Coalition PO Box 962 Crested Butte, CO 81224 |
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Coal Creek Watershed Coalition PO Box 962 Crested Butte, CO 81224 |
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