About Us
The mission of The Watershed Center is to protect and restore watersheds for people and the environment using a collaborative and science based approach.
Goals
In pursuit of our mission The Watershed Center endeavors to carry out the following goals:
Science
Use collaboration and the best available science to understand watershed conditions across ecosystems and the solutions needed to increase watershed resilience to climate change and other challenges.
People
Build a shared stewardship ethic among stakeholders, scientists, and community members through engagement, collaboration, outreach, and connection.
Solutions
Who we are
Established in 2005, The Watershed Center has deep roots in Boulder County and is led by an engaged board of partners. We value science and community, and embrace these values to create on-the-ground projects that protect and restore ecosystems. Our history includes three phases that connect to significant watershed events: legacy mining, floods, and wildfires. From 2005 to 2015, we oversaw legacy mine cleanup in Left Hand Creek. From 2015 to 2019, we led flood recovery in the Left Hand Watershed. In 2019, we expanded our geography to include all Boulder County watersheds and added forest restoration to our services. In 2020, we strengthened our forest restoration leadership through coordination of the St. Vrain Forest Health Partnership. Today, we continue expanding our capacity, expertise, and partnerships to address an ever-changing landscape of watershed challenges and opportunities.
Where we work
The Watershed Center, with roots in the Left Hand Watershed, focuses geographically within the St. Vrain Basin. Services are also provided outside of this geography because our programs and tools are designed to be scalable and transferable.
How we’ve grown
Meet Our Staff
Meet Our Board Members
The Watershed Center Documents
Policies
Strategic Plan
The 5-year Strategic Plan defines our vision, mission, values, and future initiatives as an organization.
Your watershed is there for you from the mountains to the plains to your faucet, through every season, and from now into the future. We can help you return the favor.
Your donation will help us protect clean water, decrease fire risk to communities, provide outdoor learning experiences for youth, and ensure that collaborative science is guiding our community towards more resilient, climate-ready, watersheds. Together we can protect and sustain our forests, rivers, and communities – and every contribution makes a difference. Thank you for your generosity!