A panel discussion with Fountain Creek Watershed District Executive Director Alli Schuch and Jim O’Donnell, author of Fountain Creek: Big Lessons from a Little River, followed by a dynamic community conversation.Alli provides an overview of watershed basics and shares insights on the current state of Fountain Creek. She highlights future opportunities and challenges facing the watershed.Jim dives into key themes from his new book. Together, they explore environmental issues, community engagement, and the economic and cultural dimensions of the watershed—while offering a forward-looking perspective.Mary Barber of Peak Alliance for a Sustainable Future hosts, while Allen Beauchamp of Trails and Open Space Coalition moderates. Melody Daugherty delivers the land acknowledgment and blessing.Presenters’ Slides: <a href="https://studio809podcasts.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Complete-Presenters-Slides-SIP-March-19-2025.pdf" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://studio809podcasts.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Complete-Presenters-Slides-SIP-March-19-2025.pdf</a>Thanks to These Hosts & Sponsors:Peak Alliance for a Sustainable Future: <a href="https://peakallianceco.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://peakallianceco.org/</a>Fountain Creek Watershed District: <a href="https://www.fountain-crk.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.fountain-crk.org/</a>El Paso County Parks and Recreation: <a href="https://communityservices.elpasoco.com/parks-and-recreation/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://communityservices.elpasoco.com/parks-and-recreation/</a>Fountain Creek Nature Center: <a href="https://communityservices.elpasoco.com/nature-centers/fountain-creek-nature-center/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://communityservices.elpasoco.com/nature-centers/fountain-creek-nature-center/</a>Peak Environment podcast: <a href="https://studio809podcasts.com/podcasts/peak-environment/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://studio809podcasts.com/podcasts/peak-environment/</a>&nbsp;Thanks to These Participating Community Organizations:Colorado Springs Stormwater: <a href="https://coloradosprings.gov/stormwater-enterprise" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://coloradosprings.gov/stormwater-enterprise</a>COS Creek Plan: <a href="https://coscreekplan.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://coscreekplan.org/</a>Trails and Open Space Coalition: <a href="https://www.trailsandopenspaces.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.trailsandopenspaces.org/</a>Pikes Peak Chapter of Trout Unlimited: <a href="https://www.ppctu.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.ppctu.org/</a>&nbsp;Jim O'Donnell, MCRP, CPDFreelance Writer/PhotographerFountain Creek: Big Lessons from a Little River <a href="https://www.aroundtheworldineightyyears.com/books/fountain-creek/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.aroundtheworldineightyyears.com/books/fountain-creek/</a><a href="https://aroundtheworldineightyyears.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">http://aroundtheworldineightyyears.com</a><a href="https://www.jimodonnellphotography.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">http://www.jimodonnellphotography.com/</a>This episode was recorded at the Sustainability in Progress (SIP) virtual event on March 19, 2025. Sustainability in Progress&nbsp;is a monthly program of the Peak Alliance for a Sustainable Future. Join us (free) the third Wednesday of every month. The next event is:Fountain Creek Water Quality – What the Data Tells UsHow fire, flood, drought, and human development are shaping the watershed—and how partnerships and science are helping to protect it. In this Earth Week presentation, water quality expert Annie Berlemann shares what we know from 68 monitoring sites.April 16, 2025Virtual only, noon to 1 p.m.Register here to get the link:<a href="https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/Oan8kU2MR02EG_nmOT4J7Q" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/Oan8kU2MR02EG_nmOT4J7Q</a>Thanks to these Peak Environment sponsors: Pikes Peak PermacultureVisit <a href="https://pikespeakpermaculture.org" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">pikespeakpermaculture.org</a>&nbsp;for opportunities to learn more about sustainable organic living through permaculture – workshops, classes, field trips, and networking.<a href="https://www.oldtownbikeshop.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Old Town Bike Shop</a> - your local bike shop since 1976The following environment/sustainability organizations in the Pikes Peak region collaborate to produce the Peak Environment&nbsp;podcast about environmental stewardship, sustainable living and enlightened public policy in the Pikes Peak Region.<a href="https://peakallianceco.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Peak Alliance for a Sustainable Future</a> <a href="https://peakallianceco.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://peakallianceco.org/</a>Pikes Peak Permaculture <a href="https://www.pikespeakpermaculture.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.pikespeakpermaculture.org/</a>350 Colorado <a href="https://350colorado.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://350colorado.org/</a><a href="https://www.growthbusters.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">GrowthBusters</a> <a href="https://www.growthbusters.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.growthbusters.org</a>Keep up with all the organizations and events making our area a better place to live. 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