Just as a physician would treat a broken bone differently from a sore throat, each of our project sites—Beaver, Onahu, Upper Baker, and Lower Baker Creek—has unique needs, and our restoration methods are specifically tailored to address them. Here’s how and why restoration at Beaver Creek and Onahu Creek will look slightly different.

Imagine a flash of emerald and gold, darting through icy mountain streams. This isn't just any fish; it’s Colorado’s only native trout species, Oncorhynchus virginalis stomias, or the Greenback Cutthroat. This iconic species resides in the Kawuneeche Valley, living in the cold upper reaches of the Colorado River headwaters.