Projects
Driving Resilient Forest and Watershed Management
Headwaters of the Colorado (HOC) Initiative actively supports projects that align with our mission to restore and sustain the Upper Colorado River Basin's critical ecosystems. Each project highlights our commitment to collaboration, science-based solutions, and cross-boundary partnerships. Explore our current initiatives to see how we’re addressing pressing challenges and creating meaningful impact.
Partner Projects: Yampa Valley Sustainability Council (YVSC)
Learn More about what the Yampa Valley Sustainability Council has worked on!
Partner Projects: Little Snake River Conservation District
The Little Snake Conservation District in Baggs has completed a multitude of projects over manager Larry Hick’s thirty year tenure.
Project Highlight: Mastication Habitat Treatments
This effort, conducted near the Medicine Bow National Forest, uses mechanical shredding to restore habitats, mitigate wildfire risks, and enhance biodiversity with the support of multiple stakeholders.
Project Highlight: Medicine Bow National Forest Landscape Vegetation Analysis (LaVA) Project
Focused on restoring ecological balance in the Medicine Bow National Forest, this initiative addresses wildfire risks, forest density, and watershed health through large-scale vegetation management.