Abrams Creek Project
In the spring of 2019, the District completed a very exciting and environmentally conscious project to improve the raw water infrastructure diverting water from Abrams Creek. The project consisted of the installation of approximately four miles of pipeline and a very innovative screening system system at the head gate designed to keep fish in the creek without harm including a rare aboriginal species of Cutthroat Trout native to Colorado. To learn more about the importance of native trout, please see this article from Trout Magazine. The improvements were designed to:
1. Reduce water loss, and improve efficiency
2. Provide cleaner more reliable irrigation
3. Protect the environment / improve sustainability of habitat for local wildlife
The improved pipeline reduced the disruption to the creek thereby contributing to a sustainable habitat for local wildlife. We invite you to view the video prepared by Trout Unlimited showcasing this project from the link at the bottom of this article. This project was also featured in articles from Vail Daily newspaper.
The project was conceived approximately ten years ago when the District began the
coordination of a joint project to improve its water sources and protect local wildlife. In 2019, the $1,200,000 Abrams Creek Project was completed almost entirely through grant funding from local agencies and special interest groups including:
- The Town of Gypsum
- Colorado Parks and Wildlife
- Colorado Water Conservation Board
- Trout Unlimited
For more information, we invite you to watch the following short videos showcasing this project:
Abrams Creek, Rare and Vital Resource
Abrams Creek Project