We Need YOUR Help to Save One of the ?Most Endangered Rivers in America!?
The Threat
NISP/Glade Reservoir Project
If built, the proposed Glade Reservoir would hold over 57 billion
gallons (177,000 acre-feet), all of which would come directly from the
already severely degraded Cache la Poudre River.
The Problem
? The Poudre River is already severely degraded and often dry! Sixty
percent of the Poudre?s water is already diverted, and NISP/Glade would
nearly drain the Poudre. If built, the NISP/Glade diversion would
capture what's called the "June Rise" -- the spring snowmelt absolutely
essential for river health through its cleansing and restorative action.
? If built, the NISP/Glade Reservoir would threaten the economy and
quality of life of Fort Collins citizens who have invested
tens-of-millions of dollars in the natural areas and bike path all
along the Poudre River and through downtown Fort Collins.
? If built, the NISP/Glade Reservoir would require the dry-up,
pave-over, and subdivision of about 25,000 acres of open space and
agricultural lands to pay off the debt that will be incurred to pay for
the project.
? The project is predicted to cost at least $431 million, with some
subscribing communities like the town of Erie taking on up to $20,000
in debt per family to finance the water.
Sign the Petitionhttp://www.gopetition.com/petitions/save-the-poudre-river.html
Write Your Representatives
http://www.savethepoudre.org/write_your_representatives.html