Headwaters River Journey Speaker Series Featuring Kirk Klancke

Human Impact on the Headwaters

Listen and learn as we continue our series addressing issues of water conservation and river preservation to raise awareness among the community, water ecology experts, and decision makers.

This talk explores the start of the Fraser River on top of Berthoud Pass. It is far above any human influence and because of this we can see what a pristine stream looks like. Kirk discusses the impacts that humans have as the river flows downstream and what these impacts mean to the river. We will follow the effects of the water down the Colorado River. Along the way we will discuss what actions have been taken to mitigate these negative impacts as well as what actions we can take.

Click the button below for the presentation. While you’re there, check out the other wonderful presentations that have been recorded at the Headwaters Center

Headwaters Overview Podcast

Interested in a great background overview of the challenges the headwaters face? Check out a great podcast from late March 2021 by Kirk Klancke. Lots of excellent information about the history of water diversion in Grand County and the efforts to improve our dire situation.