JUNE 2021 Executive Director Update

by Ashley bembenek

While the snow-capped peaks and vibrant green vegetation fill me with energy and optimism, this year’s anemic snowpack and abbreviated runoff season give me a sense of foreboding. As our climate continues to change and persistent drought becomes an on-going part of the narrative, CCWC’s work is more important than ever. Reducing nonpoint source pollution and improving watershed health will increase watershed resiliency, protect drinking water supplies, and provide a hedge against an uncertain climate future.

​I hope you’ll join CCWC in protecting and improving our water resources. In 2021, CCWC will continue water quality monitoring and project planning in the Coal Creek, Slate River, and Washington Gulch watersheds. Our monitoring programs provide vital data to assure that water quality is maintained and where possible improved.