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11ocal watershed reports <br />nd <br />Since 1998, the Coalition for <br />the Upper South Platte (CUSP) has <br />been protecting the water quality <br />and environmental health of the <br />2,600- square -mile Upper South <br />Platte Watershed. This watershed <br />provides three quarters of Colorado <br />residents with drinking water and <br />is home to every species of wildlife <br />found in Colorado, including several <br />threatened and endangered species. <br />We have exceptional opportunities for <br />hiking, fishing, camping, and other <br />hat's New? <br />CUSP moved from a tiny, rented <br />)m to a permanent office with space <br />- our growing staff. Working closer <br />a team has enabled us to expand our <br />my community -based programs. <br />for Trout <br />CUSP, DOW, private property <br />-rs, Park County, NRCS and the <br />S have partnered to utilize burnt, <br />nan Fire trees for river restoration. <br />s for Trout, in its second year, <br />devastation into restoration, using <br />nan trees for river improvement <br />;cts within the Upper South Platte <br />uels Reduction Defensible <br />pace Initiative <br />CUSP helps property owners <br />repare for future wildfires by removing <br />azardous woody debris and creating <br />defensible space. We work hand in <br />hand with the community to protect <br />our valuable natural resources. <br />a) <br />E <br />LL <br />CU <br />a <br />Q <br />LL <br />.L <br />0 <br />a <br />If <br />0 <br />0 <br />0 <br />CUSP Fuels Crew <br />Community Wildfire <br />Protection Plans <br />With CUSP's help, Teller County's <br />plan was adopted in April 2005 and <br />identifies high risk areas such as <br />subdivisions, watersheds and cultural <br />resources that will be most adversely <br />affected by wildfires, and prioritizes <br />management strategies. In 2006 CUSP <br />will work with Park County to create <br />their Plan. <br />Hayman Fire Recovery <br />CUSP's thousands of volunteers <br />spread seed and mulch, and continue <br />to plant native shrubs and trees within <br />the 137,000 acre burn area. The land <br />slowly rehabilitates itself, but flooding <br />and erosion continue to impact many <br />watercourses. Our partners in recovery <br />include National Forest Foundation, <br />EPA, Hillsdale Foundation, City <br />Market Cares, Firestone Tire and <br />Service Centers, National Wild Turkey <br />Federation, Agilent Technologies, <br />Safeco Insurance, Comcast, Toyota, <br />Boy Scouts, Home Depot, and many <br />others. <br />Watershed Education <br />CUSP continues working with <br />students of all ages. With area <br />school teachers, we focus on the <br />interdependency of species. With <br />the younger students, the discussion <br />answers the question; what is a <br />watershed? In 2006 we hope to repeat <br />the well- received "Chainsaws and <br />Paper Towels" seminar for forest <br />workers as well as partner with Denver <br />area teachers to incorporate a watershed <br />perspective into the classroom. <br />Upper South Platte River South <br />Park <br />