Let’s show our environment some love today, March 18, for Global Recycling Day! Did you know that the Canal provides essential habitat for plants and wildlife, in addition to providing a host of benefits to the community as a recreational trail? Unfortunately, trash collecting along the trail and in the channel adversely impacts the Canal, [...]
Happy World Wildlife Day! Today marks the 50th anniversary of an agreement to protect more than 37,000 species. Did you know the Canal is home to over 190 bird species, 28 mammal species and 15 reptile species? Wildlife is abundant along the Canal. Learn a bit more about World Wildlife Day. What is World Wildlife [...]
As 2022 comes to a close, we are reflecting on what made this year great! Here's a few favorite memories from our staff. Our visionary leader, who works tirelessly to protect the old Canal, Harriet, says, "walking George along the Canal. Our dog, George, loved the High Line as do so many of the [...]
We are pleased to announce we have three new team members joining the Conservancy. We have two interns who will be with us until the fall and a new Associate Director of Development. Get to know our new staff! Alexis Geers comes to the High Line Canal with a decade of nonprofit experience, a [...]
We are pleased to announce Tracy Young has been named Chief Operating Officer, effective March 21, 2022. Tracy is a proven professional and talented manager with leadership in local and regional community planning, natural resource protection and inclusive community engagement. Please join us in enthusiastically welcoming her to this important role to support the [...]
We are pleased to announce Evan Ela and Debi Hunter Holen have joined our Board of Directors! Evan Ela is a Partner in the law firm of Cockrel Ela Glesne Greher & Ruhland P.C., a firm specializing in water law and representing special districts. Evan serves as special water counsel for numerous special districts and municipalities [...]
Canal trail users may have noticed brush removal projects along the Canal this year. Brush removal projects help keep water flowing in the Canal, whether irrigation water or stormwater, and mitigate the risk of wildfires. The Conservancy is thrilled to partner with South Metro Fire Rescue (SMFR) on these brush removal projects. This blog [...]
Welcome back, everyone! This is the second and final part of our blog series on the U.S. EPA’s Augmented Alternatives Analysis process and the High Line Canal’s role as a case study for it. As a quick recap, in the last blog post, we introduced the AAA process and the four goals that drive [...]
With 71 miles of trail snaking from Waterton Canyon to Green Valley Ranch, jumping on the High Line Canal trail is easy. But finding the trailheads can sometimes be a bit difficult. Passing through 11 jurisdictions as a flat and curvy trail, the High Line Canal trail passes through the mosaic that is metro [...]
Registering and setting up your fundraising page is easy and quick! Here are a few tips for getting started. In addition, we’ve suggested some language to use for your story and sharing your page and goals with your family and friends. HOW TO MAKE, ACCESS AND EDIT YOUR FUNDRAISING PAGE Step 1 [...]
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