Introduction

A watershed (or drainage basin) is an area of land where all the water in the basin is collected and moved to a common outlet by rivers, streams and creeks. Watersheds are like nesting dolls - small watersheds are nested in larger watersheds!

We live in the Fountain Creek Watershed, a 927 square mile area that includes the City of Colorado Springs and Pueblo. Our watershed begins on the north side of Pikes Peak and ends where Fountain Creek meets the Arkansas River in Pueblo. See the map below to understand how water drains into Fountain Creek. 

The Fountain Creek Watershed Flood Control and Greenway District (District) was created in 2009 to improve our watershed by building trails and parks that creates Greenspace for us to enjoy. The District also does projects to prevent flooding, erosion and improve water quality. 

We want your input to better understand levels of awareness that can help influence our District’s work in the watershed as well as feedback on topics for our enewsletter articles. Your participation in this brief 5-7 minute survey is greatly appreciated!

INSTRUCTIONS: Click the OK button after answering each question and after each photo before moving to the next question. At the end of the survey, click the DONE button.

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* 1. Did you know that the Fountain Creek Watershed Flood Control and Greenway District is a governmental agency, a special District established under state law in 2009?

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* 2. Based on your knowledge, how is the District funded? (check all that apply)

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* 3. In your opinion, who should take responsibility for protecting and preserving the quality of lakes, rivers, and streams in the community where you live. Multiple responses are allowed:

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* 4. How do you prefer to learn about what you can do to protect our creeks? Multiple responses are allowed.

Water Quality in the Watershed
Clean water impacts nearly every aspect of our lives; it impacts how we live and why we live here.

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* 5. Did you know clean water affects your property value?

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* 6. Do you believe the quality of the water in your community is:

Wildlife and Plant life in the watershed
There are currently invasive plant species along the creek that choke waterways crowding out native plants. Our watershed is healthiest when native plants inhabit it, allowing for native wildlife to thrive.

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* 7. How will wildland areas throughout our watershed degrade if no attention is given to the upkeep of the watershed?

Did you know:
There are over 150,000 dogs in El Paso County generating thousands of pounds of waste a year. The average dog generates 0.75 pounds of fecal waste per day

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* 8. Do you pick up your pet waste?

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* 9. How can the District help you be a better steward of tending to pet waste?

Watershed for Recreation
Greenspace depends on the watershed to stay healthy
District Events and Activities 

Did you know that beer is 90-95% water? Clean water is a key ingredient for great beer. That is why we initiated the state's only Brewshed Alliance, a collection of breweries that are interested in brewing beer with clean water. There are 25 Alliance member locations from Monument to Pueblo.
  • The beer you drink at a Brewshed Alliance location was made with water sourced locally as well as from up to 200 miles away in the mountains.
  • Risks from fires, floods, pollution, habitat destruction and more can impact our great craft brew industry.

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* 10. Are you aware of the Brewshed Alliance?

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* 11. What types of recreational opportunities would you like to see the District offer:

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* 12. Have you participated in a Creek Week Cleanup?

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* 13. Are you interested in attending a live or virtual "Liquid Lecture" (an informal, hour-long presentation that includes discounts from Brewshed Alliance partners)?

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* 14. What Lecture topics would interest you?

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* 15. On which topics related to District work would you like more information? Check all that apply and/or interest you:

Demographics

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* 16. Which of the following best describes the location where you live:

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* 17. What is your age?

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* 18. In which zip code do you reside?

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* 19. Please add your questions and comments for the District Staff here:

Thank you for providing your feedback. With your participation you can help the District protect the health of the Fountain Creek Watershed and our downstream neighbors. Afterall, we’re all downstream from somewhere!
For more information about the Fountain Creek Watershed Flood Control and Greenway District, visit our website at: https://www.fountain-crk.org/
Or, call us at: (719) 428-6030

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* 20. Sign up to receive our newsletters by providing your email address:

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* 21. To schedule a presentation from the District at your next meeting, provide your group name and email address.

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