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10/17/15 — Our Vision — What is a National Heritage Area? — History and More along the River — Poudre Heritage Alliance — Our Projects and Events “The views and conclusions contained in this document are those of the authors and should not be interpreted as representing the opinions or policies of the U.S. Government. Mention of trade names or commercial products does not constitute their endorsement by the U.S. Government.” Our Vision The Cache la Poudre River National Heritage Area is a renowned attraction that combines opportunities for education on the central theme of Western water law with a healthy natural environment of abundant wildlife and breathtaking scenery, all supported by premiere facilities, including trails, visitor centers and interpretive exhibits. — Get Involved! What is a Na4onal Heritage Area? Photo : Michelle Marison Photo : Parshall Collection – CSU Water Resources Archive Photo : Parshall Collection Photo : Northern Water CSU Water Resources Archive Photo : Gary Peterson History & More Along the River… —  Bellvue Area —  Poudre Valley Canal: Among the first ditches in the CALA irrigation system Photo : Northern Water —  Gateway Natural Area: Site of the city's old water filtration plant, where the North Fork of the Poudre River joins the main river, visitors enjoy hiking, kayaking and canoeing, fishing, picnicking, informational kiosks, & a natural playground Photo : City of Fort Collins 1 10/17/15 History & More Along the River… —  Laporte Area —  Lions Open Space: Home to the westernmost portion of the —  Pleasant Valley and Lake Poudre River Trail, which Canals: Built in 1861, flows over 25 miles without a dam continues west as the Pleasant Valley Trail, and winds through —  Bellvue Hydraulic stunning riparian habitat, along a Irrigation Laboratory: Frisbee golf course, and ends at Watson Lake. Where Ralph Parshall tested his new water flow measuring device, the Parshall Flume Photo : Parshall Collection CSU Water Resources Archive Photo : Rick Price History & More Along the River… —  Fort Collins Area —  Coy Ditch: One of the oldest ditches still in operation, it was built in 1865 —  Museum of Discovery: An innovative blend of history, science, and culture, the museum features interactive exhibits for all ages. —  Environmental Photo : Poudre Heritage Allliance Learning Center: Features 4 distinct ecosystems – wetlands, riparian, cottonwood forest, and prairie, and is home to diverse flora and fauna. History & More Along the River… —  Windsor Area —  Eaton Ditch: Built by Benjamin Eaton in 1864, this ditch is representative of the ones that helped settlers realize irrigated agriculture was feasible in north-­‐central Colorado History & More Along the River… —  Fort Collins Area —  Fort Collins Water Works: Built in 1883, the pump house, and surrounding canal and reservoir supplied the city of Fort Collins with water until 1900, when the city outgrew the Water Works. Photo : Poudre Landmarks Foundation —  Arthur Ditch: Built in 1869, one of the —  Lee Martinez Farm: oldest Learn more about the irrigation industry that shaped ditches on this region and the Poudre, experience interactive, called the hands-­‐on farm fun Photo : Poudre Heritage Alliance “town ditch” History & More Along the River… —  Fort Collins/Timnath Area —  Box Elder Ditch: Built in 1866 and enlarged twice in the next two years, it irrigated small farms the confrontation between Greeley and Fort Collins farmers (with the diversion being one of the furthest upstream in Fort Collins), this canal supplied irrigators in Fort Collins while Greeley farmers were struggling during the drought of 1874. —  Windsor Area —  Missile Silo Park: The former nuclear warhead equipped Atlas E site was constructed in 1961, deactivated in 1965 and turned over to Weld County. Area: A large portion of the Poudre River Trail winds through this area and is a great place for bird-­‐watching Photo : Weld County Government —  Kaplan-­‐Hoover Bison Bonebed: Discovered below a set of bluffs outside of Windsor, the remains of over 200 bison (dating to 860 BC) were excavated beginning in 1998. Photo : Poudre River Trail Corridor Photo : L.C. Todd, Colorado State University Photo : Poudre Heritage Alliance History & More Along the River… —  Frank State Wildlife Photo : Poudre Heritage Alliance —  Lake Canal: An impetus to Photo : GreeleyHistory.org — 
WWII POW Camp: The camp was built in 1943, and the first prisoners from Germany and Austria came in 1944. The camp had a fire station, hospital, theater, library and classrooms. It also had electricity, water and sewers. 2 10/17/15 History & More Along the River… —  West Greeley Area —  William R. Jones Ditch: Built in 1867 to supply water for domestic use and irrigation. —  Poudre Learning Center: Premiere facility focusing on the history, science, economics, stewardship and aesthetics of the Poudre. History & More Along the River… —  Greeley Area —  Greeley #3 Ditch: First canal built by Union Colonists, a cooperative effort that provided water for domestic use and irrigated gardens in town. Still in use today! Photo : GreeleyHistory.org —  Nathan Meeker Home: Built in 1870, this unique adobe two-­‐story austere home, was originally built to house the City of Greeley’s founding family. Photo : Poudre Heritage Alliance History & More Along the River… Photo : Parshall Collection CSU Water Resources Archive Photo : City of Greeley Museums —  East Greeley Area —  Ogilvy Ditch: Built in 1881, this is the last diversion on the Poudre before it joins the South Platte. —  Greeley #2 Ditch: 2nd Ditch constructed by the Union Colonists in late 1870 – early 1871. —  Centennial Village: 8-­‐acre living history experience that includes the historic boyhood home of Delph Carpenter, historic figure in Colorado Water Law Projects & Programs —  National Park Service Passport Program: Stop by the Colorado Welcome Center or the Poudre Learning Center for your stamp! —  Water Works Interpretive Center: Tours 2nd Saturdays , 10am-­‐3pm, May-­‐Oct —  Centennial Village Art Fence —  Waysides Exhibits & Highway Signs Photo : Pat O’Keefe Photo : Poudre Learning Center Poudre Heritage Alliance Photo : Poudre Heritage Alliance The Poudre Heritage Alliance (PHA) serves the Cache la Poudre River National Heritage Area, providing current and future generations the opportunity to understand and celebrate the area by careful planning and facilitation of education programs and related amenities in collaboration with residents, private sector, government entities, and community. Projects & Programs —  Learning in Our Watershed Field Trip Grant Program —  Cache la Poudre-­‐North Park Scenic Byway Loop Tour —  Eaton House Restoration —  The Great Divide Film Tour —  Poudre River Forum —  Well Watch Project 3 10/17/15 Get Involved at an Event! —  CWCD Children’s Water Festival —  Fort Collins Children’s Water Festival —  Poudre RiverFest —  Poudre Trail-­‐athlon —  Youth Summit —  Windsor Harvest Festival —  Poudre Trail Challenge Become a Heritage Culturalist! —  Become an expert in the rich history and recreation opportunities of the Heritage Area and learn how to interpret those to the public —  Gain understanding of the programs and events of the Poudre Heritage Alliance —  And then….. Share that knowledge with the public in order to bring more awareness and educate visitors in the Heritage Area 4