Swan River Restoration Project in Summit County, Colorado

Jordan Mead of Summit County Open Space and Trails gives an in-depth explanation of the work done on Reach B of the Swan River Restoration Project.
www.summitcountyco.gov/1183/S...

[@lorettarussell3235]

Like having a wide flood plain area to prevent destructive downstream flooding & improve water absorption to increase groundwater levels. Glad you are planting native vegetation. Good explanation of project, sounds like good plan for restoration of natural habitat.

[@59wsulli1]

I would so love to see more updates on this project. It's been over a year since this update... I can't imagine how nice it looks now. This world needs much more of these types of work. Gives me hope.

[@rumpelstilzchen2194]

Amazing Projekt, thank you in the Name of the Planet.

[@synappticuser7296]

It is just fantastic to see people dedicate themselves to helping restore our natural habitat. Healing our earth, and helping nature - thank you to every one of the people who took part in this project - thank you!🌤️🏞️😊

[@ThunderSpartan117]

This is a wonderful project.

[@goboyz8016]

I can't tell you how beautiful that project looks. I am going to travel and see it for myself.

[@goboyz8016]

I absolutely LOVE IT. These projects just give me hope in humanity. We have taken nature for granted for SOoooooo many years it is refreshing to see us finally start using our brains and figuring out how to help our streams and thus help ourselves survive along with the fish and species that have been screaming for us to pay attention to our environment. Thank you for your efforts and I really want to see this project and projects around the country come to fruition. Keep posting as often a possible so we can all see this restoration step by step maturation. Thanks again.

[@michaelsmith7193]

Wow, such a heartening project! I had the opportunity to visit these restored reaches of the Swan just last month (September, 2022), and they look amazing. Hats off to Summit County, Mr. Mead and all their partners and colleagues for the vision and imagination they have brought to this great endeavor. I hope this can become a model for stream restoration work far and wide.

[@YerluvinunclePete]

Great job!

[@shadowgolem9158]

Can't wait to see this flowing in the spring!

[@btdt346]

There was , I believe a crane in the shot at 13 : 36 of the video , that was pretty cool . Great effort and dedication to bring this river system back to life .

[@obiwahndagobah9543]

It seems to really be a crane. They are such elegant and beautiful birds!

[@sharifaa.8887]

I hadn't watched the whole video yet, when I read your comment, so I didn't really understand why a crane (heavy vehicle) was so interesting...😅😅😅 until I read the reply to your comment. Then I was looking forward to seeing the bird 😁

[@masterspin7796]

Excellent work!

[@markodeen4105]

I watched the zone A video which gave a great history to the site and this one really has a great overview of what you did as far as the scope of the work. Looks great!

[@davidhaberl3933]

Nothing but praise from me for an excellent project! Kieth's bucket work is superb. Thinking out 5-10 years once your vegetation restoration really takes hold... any possibility for additional restoration by encouraging beaver (re)introduction/migration to this portion of the watershed? Not sure if the stream gradients are feasible for them, but based on what I've seen from other projects, they are a huge groundwater and biodiversity amplifier once they can establish themselves...not to mention that their work creates some of the most resilient fire breaks available. Also looks like, based on a quick aerial review, you'll have a fair number of stakeholders to be in communication with if this is an additional possibility, and you'll need ample support from them for this type of additional undertaking. That's all from me. Keep up the great work!!!

[@obiwahndagobah9543]

When there is enough vegetation, especially willows and cottonwood, then beavers should naturally migrate into the area as long as there are adjacent populations. If not, I think also it would be good to consider reintroducing them in 10 years or so.

[@goboyz8016]

I wish I could LIKE more than once.

[@huskytail]

Amazing project, wow. What caused the initial degradation?

[@goboyz8016]

Contact Chico State University's biology department. I will look for a name for you.

[@kingy002]

I applaud all of the restoration projects like this, but unfortunately they will amount to nothing with the unfolding Climate Catastrophe. Many will be as dry as the Mississippi is at the moment.

[@grantbinkley3947]

Shame!