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HEALTHY RIVERS AND STREAMS CITIZENS ADVISORY BOARD
Regular Meeting April 18, 2024 4:00 PM
Wilderness Workshop Conference Room
520 S. 3rd Street
Carbondale, CO 81623
River Board members present: Chris Wheatley, Andre Wille, Bill Jochems, Kirstin Neff, Wendy Huber, Maciej
Mrotek
Chris Lemons – via Zoom
River Board members absent: Andre Wille
Attendees in addition to presenters: Lisa MacDonald, Lisa Tasker, Tim Braun
Media Present: Heather Sackett via zoom
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Board Comment: Chair Huber stated several board members enjoyed the time at Marble Charter School earlier in the
day.
Public Comment: None
Additions/Deletions to the Agenda: none
Grant and Sponsorship Requests
1. Town of Basalt, Old Pond Water System Improvements – Catherine Christoff, Town of Basalt
Mr. Jochems moved to authorize the $5,000 grant request for the Old Pond Water Systems Improvements Grant. Mr.
Mrotek seconded the motion. The motion passed 6/0.
2. Colorado Parks and Wildlife Lincoln Creek Watershed Water Quality Monitoring – Ashley Rust, Mindi
May, Megan McConville and Kendall Bakich
Mr. Wheatley moved to authorize the $6252 CPW Lincoln Creek Watershed Water Quality Monitoring Project. Mr. Mrotek
seconded the motion. The motion passed 6/0.
3. Online Comprehensive Repository of Organizations Agencies, etc. with a role in Water Management,
Water Education and Water Conservation – Gwen Garcelon – Regenerative Strategies Consultant
Mr. Mrotek moved to table the grant request to a future meeting. Ms. Neff seconded the motion. The motion passed 6/0.
Ms. Garcelon will bring more information and clarification back to the Board with research on who will use the repository.
Provide a demonstration of others who have used a similar repository and benefits. Also provifde feedback from target
audience if useful and include how the project meets the goals of the river board.
4. Water Education Colorado (WECo) 2024 Sponsorship; Water Leaders Program, Water Fluency Program
and Headwaters Magazine – Jayla Poppleton Ex. Director
Ms. Neff moved to authorize the WECO sponsorship for $5000. Mr. Wheatley seconded the motion. The motion passed
6/0.
5. Roaring Fork Conservancy for Water Education Programs – Megan Dean Director of Education
Mr. Wheatley move to recommend the $37,000 grant request for the Water Education Programs. Ms. Neff seconded the
motion. The motion passed 6/0.
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6. Wilderness Workshop – Crystal River Wild and Scenic Campaign – Michael Gorman and Will Roush
Staff noted after conferring with the County Attorney there was not a conflict of interest in holding the meeting in
Wilderness’ conference room. Ms. Neff moved to recommend funding $35,000 for continued Crystal River Wild and Scenic
designation campaign. Mr. Mrotek seconded the motion. The motion passed 6/0.
7. Hydrologic Analysis to Inform Infrastructure Improvements for the 3-Mile MHP Property – Sydney
Schalit, Roaring Fork Community Development Corporation
Mr. Jochems moved to recommend funding $30,000 for the Hydrologic Analysis to Inform Infrastructure Improvements
for the 3-Mile MHP Property for the study only and not related to any future funding. Mr. Mrotek seconded the motion.
The motion passed 6/0.
Mr. Lemons left the meeting at approximately 6:10 pm
Monthly Staff Report
Staff provided an update on projects and work as contained in the report in the Board’s packet. Staff also noted a
request was received for a permit by Confluence River Instructors for a 2 day swift water rescue training program at
the Whitewater Park in June.
Open Discussion –
Dredge and Fill Bills
Scholarship awards
USFS Beaver Project collection agreement amendment to include Lincoln Creek Monitoring. USFS cannot apply for
grants.
Mr. Mrotek moved to adjourn the meeting. Ms. Neff seconded the motion. The motion passed 5/0.
The meeting adjourned at approx. 7:13 pm.
Approved: Attest:
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Wendy Huber – Chair Lisa MacDonald