FULL PROJECT INFORMATION HERE

The Middle Boulder Creek Fuels Reduction Partnership Project is a coordinated effort to reduce wildfire risk and enhance forest resilience across approximately 200 acres of fire-prone landscapes west of the Town of Nederland. The project spans a network of adjacent public and private properties in the Tucker and Elk Draw area.

Project Scope and Goals

The goal of this project is to decrease the amount of hazardous forest fuels and reduce the risk of severe wildfires. This will be done using mechanical forest thinning, prescribed burning, and other treatment methods. These efforts will support resilient and diverse forests.

Work is expected to begin late 2025 and be completed in 2026.

Project Benefits

• Public safety for nearby communities, including the Town of Nederland.

• Protection of regional water supplies.

• Sustainable and resilient forest ecosystems.

By reducing forest fuels and improving forest resiliency, this project aims to protect both people and ecosystems. Working together with communities and partners across land boundaries improves our ability to take on the difficult challenges of wildfire risk and keep Colorado’s forests and communities strong.

Community Meetings

The Boulder Watershed Collective will host two community meetings this summer to present plans and discuss concerns with this project.

• June 12, 6-7:30 p.m. – Nederland Community Center

• July 31, 6-7:30 p.m. – Nederland Community Center
  

FULL PROJECT INFORMATION HERE

Looking for more info? Reach out to Julien Blundell, one of BWC’s Fire Adapted Coordinators.