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Glenwood Springs drinking water intake system at No Name Creek reinforced to mitigate damage from Grizzly Creek Fire debris flow

Thousands of Coloradans will have a reliable water source thanks to major upgrades to the Glenwood Springs watershed. Following the Grizzly Creek Fire in August, concerns about sediment overload from the burn scar prompted the town to bolster sediment and debris flow protections along the water intake at No Name Creek.

Experience and swift action were key to responding to this emergency. Carollo worked with an outstanding team of City of Glenwood Springs and Moltz Construction, Inc. staff to design and construct the treatment improvements, increasing the resilience of the watershed and protecting the city’s main water source for years to come.

Read more in this Post Independent article > Prepared for the future