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Pueblo Outreach

Fountain Creek Watershed District Outreach in Pueblo, CO

The Fountain Creek was historically named Fontaine qui Bouille (“boiling fountain”) by French traders and trappers in the early 1800’s. The water ebbs, flows, and gushes through urban and rural areas as it tumbles down from the Pikes Peak range and turns south to eventually converge with the Arkansas River in Pueblo, Colorado. Pueblo residents and visitors are affected by and curious about the issues on the Creek. The Fountain Creek Watershed District (FCWD) is proud to continue outreach in the “Home of Heroes,” thanks to a grant from the Xcel Energy Foundation. 

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Outreach and education programs target citizens of all ages on watershed health, provide hands-on volunteer opportunities, and create tools and resources to help sustain a healthy waterway in the Pueblo community.  Susan Finzel, long-time environmental educator and current District Pueblo Outreach Coordinator, joined the FCWD team in 2022 and leads activities to increase public awareness. Contact Susan by email: fountaincreekoutreach@gmail.com.

People holding a "Creek Week Cleanup" banner indoors, one person holding document (proclamation)
Photo of Pueblo County Commissioners, Allison Schuch and Susan Finzel during Creek Week Proclamation
People at a table with a blue cloth, brochures, and a bird model, discussing outdoors, conservation, and watershed topics.
Photo of FCWD Outreach Coordinator talking with visitors at information table

 

 

 

Alli Schuck & Susan Finzel holding an award plaque in front of a Colorado Association of Conservation Districts backdrop.
Alli Schuch, Executive Director, and Susan Finzel, Pueblo Outreach Coordinator accepting an award from the Colorado Association of Conservation Districts for Creek Week - 2024 State Education Program of the Year