Town of Carbondale
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Crystal River Restoration
& Weaver Ditch Enhancement Project
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Town of Carbondale
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& Weaver Ditch Enhancement Project
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CONCEPTUAL MASTER PLANIn 2018, a consultant team comprised of River Restoration, DHM Design, and Lotic Hydrologic (all of Carbondale, CO) conducted a thorough site survey and analysis of the reach to identify which parts of the river and riparian system were functioning in a healthy way, and which parts were not.
In April and May 2019, the consultant team presented the results of their site assessment, along with conceptual restoration and enhancement alternatives to the public. Public comments were accepted between 4/22/2019 and 5/24/2019. In summer 2019, the project partners' considered the public input and selected the preferred alternative shown below. This is a conceptual drawing and should be considered loose and inexact. 60% DESIGNS & INITIAL COST OPINIONIn October 2019, the consultant team completed 60% designs and an initial cost opinion for the project. These documents will be used for permitting and fundraising purposes. They are available in the list of files below.
Please note that the designs and costs associated with implementing them will continue to be refined as the project moves forward. |
REVIEW PUBLIC INPUTPublic comment on the project was accepted between April 22, 2019 and May 24th, 2019.
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TIMELINE• Data collection -2018
• Site Assessment - 2018 • Conceptual Design & Public Comment - April 2019 • Preliminary Design – Summer/Fall 2019 • Fundraising & Permitting – Begin Fall 2019 • Final Design – Early 2020 (or later, fundraising dependent) • Bid and Construction – Late Summer/Fall 2020 (or later, fundraising dependent) |
PROJECT GOALS1) RESTORE THE CRYSTAL RIVER
Develop a long term, self-sustaining solution to improve river channel stability, fish habitat, and spawning areas by promoting conditions that support and enhance instream biotic structure and diversity.
2) RESTORE THE RIPARIAN ZONE
Restore the ecological integrity of the riparian zone through streambank stabilization, reconnection of the floodplain, and replace invasive weed communities and plant monocultures with healthy and diverse riparian plant regimes, while preserving healthy bird and wildlife habitat.
3) IMPROVE THE WEAVER DITCH DIVERSION
Create a self-sustaining diversion and head gate structure for the Weaver Ditch to function as part of the river system while improving the water delivery for the Town of Carbondale and consistent with future ditch improvements and efficiencies.
4) ENHANCE THE WILDLAND PARK
Enhance passive user experiences of Riverfront Park through interpretive signs, trails, gathering spaces, and educational programs. |