ARWC takes part in Water Forum

ARWC Executive Director Jonathan Paklaian leads a session about wildfire mitigation and restoration at the 2022 Arkansas River Basin Water Forum in Salida.

The Arkansas River Watershed Collaborative took center stage Friday at the Arkansas River Basin Water Forum during a panel discussion titled Wildfire Mitigation and Restoration in the Arkansas River Basin. ARWC Executive Director Jonathan Paklaian moderated the discussion, and Lead Forester Andy Lerch delivered a presentation about ARWC's work to support Ark Basin communities through projects addressing watershed issues like forest health, post-wildfire recovery and post-fire water quality.

ARWC Lead Forester Andy Lerch speaks about the goals and accomplishments of the Monarch Pass Forest and Watershed Health Project.