COAL CREEK WATERSHED COALITION
  • About Us
    • Overview
    • Board & Staff
    • Project Partners
    • Financial Accountability
  • Our Work
    • The Gossan Restoration Project
    • Watersheds
    • Water Quality Work
    • E. coli Monitoring
    • Gunsight Reclamation
    • McCormick Ditch Project
    • Slate River Monitoring
  • News & Stories
  • Reports & Documents
  • Get Involved
  • Accessibility
  • Donate

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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MEET OUR WATERSHEDS

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COAL CREEK

The 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.
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UPPER SLATE RIVER

The 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 GULCH

Washington 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.

SUPPORT THE COAL CREEK WATERSHED COALITION

The Coal Creek Watershed Coalition is a 501(c)(3) Organization.
Your tax-deductible donations help us fulfill our mission and support various programs and projects.
We can't do this without your help!

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Easily donate with your PayPal Account, Debit Card, or Credit Card.
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MAIL A CHECK TO:
​Coal Creek Watershed Coalition
PO Box 962
Crested Butte, CO 81224
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Donate
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CCWC MEETINGS


Board of Directors Meetings
Board of Director meetings are held monthly on the second Wednesday at 2:00. 

All CCWC meetings are open to the public. 
Please reach out if you are interested in attending! Meeting locations are currently variable due to construction at Town Hall.

​Coal Creek Watershed Coalition
PO Box 962
Crested Butte, CO 81224
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← 3% Fundraising + 14% Administrative
In recent years 83% of Coal Creek Watershed Coalition's total operating expenses were used for projects and programs that benefit our local watersheds. Learn More >

  • About Us
    • Overview
    • Board & Staff
    • Project Partners
    • Financial Accountability
  • Our Work
    • The Gossan Restoration Project
    • Watersheds
    • Water Quality Work
    • E. coli Monitoring
    • Gunsight Reclamation
    • McCormick Ditch Project
    • Slate River Monitoring
  • News & Stories
  • Reports & Documents
  • Get Involved
  • Accessibility
  • Donate