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Photo: Robert Ward leads a Peadling the Poudre bike tour, sharing his extensive water knowledge with guests. In 2005, Robert Ward completed 14 years as Director of the Colorado Water…

The Cache la Poudre River National Heritage Area (CALA) and the nonprofit managing entity—the Poudre Heritage Alliance (PHA)—received a $9,000 Open Outdoors for Kids grant for the 2019-2020 school year…

Thank you for a wonderful year! The Poudre Heritage Alliance was able to reach thousands of people within the Cache la Poudre River National Heritage Area, promoting heritage and culture,…

The Poudre Heritage Alliance invites you to support our efforts to build a deeper understanding of the Poudre River’s national significance, including its role in influencing water development, water law, and…

Much of our work would not be possible without volunteer power! This month we are honoring Judy Firestien, one of our Heritage Culturalist Volunteers, who currently volunteers her time at…

During the month of November, we join the nation in celebrating Native American Heritage Month, recognizing the significant contributions the first Americans made to the establishment and growth of the…

Much of our work would not be possible without volunteer power! This month we are honoring Tom Trout, one of our Heritage Culturalist Volunteers, who brings a passion for water…

A Peadling the Poudre participant enjoys the views of the Poudre River from the bridge at Lions Open Space.   FORT COLLINS, Colo. – The Poudre Heritage Alliance (PHA), managing…

Senator Cory Gardner, Emeritus honorees Senator Wayne Allard and Dr. Richard Bond, and 2018 PHA Emeritus Richard C. Maxfield (Photo credit: Sara Capen)   The Poudre Heritage Alliance (PHA), managing…

The Ross Proving-Up House at it’s new location at The Farm at Lee Martinez Park in Fort Collins.   The Poudre Heritage Alliance was honored on Tuesday evening with a…

The Poudre Heritage Alliance (PHA) is now accepting applications for its 2019-2020 field trip grant program, Learning in Our Watershed! With funding partners like the National Park Foundation, PHA is…

The Cache la Poudre River is a fly fishing haven in the heart of Northern Colorado.   Happy Labor Day weekend! This is a great time of year to get…

Our work would not be possible without the volunteers that donate their valuable time, talents and energy to making our programs successful. Thank you to each and every person that…

“Water is sacred and we respect that. Without water there is no life.” – Crawford White, Arapaho Elder   Water makes life possible and with all of the pressures on…

NEWS RELEASE July 25, 2019 For immediate release; for more information, contact:   Megan Maiolo-Heath, Communications Coordinator Poudre Heritage Alliance Cache la Poudre River National Heritage Area 970.295.4851 communications@poudreheritage.org    …

My name’s Andy Auer, and I’m the new volunteer coordinator for the Poudre Heritage Alliance. I’m 24, and my pronouns are they/them/theirs. I’m going to be helping Jordan out at…

by Vanessa Villegas Selwyn, PhD I grew up in a southwest border town less than an hour drive from Juarez, Mexico.  Las Cruces, New Mexico, is an area is rich…

Many questions arise as to what happens when a generation grows up disconnected from its historical, natural and cultural heritage – such as, who will be the future stewards of…

As the Colorado snowpack starts to melt and rivers and streams across the state begin to rise, its important to remember to Play It Safe on the Poudre! The Cache…

The Poudre Heritage Alliance (PHA) staff, Board of Directors, and the Northern Colorado water community as a whole is mourning the loss of William “Bill” Fischer, who passed on May…