The burn scar of the Grizzly Creek Fire is seen on the hillside above Interstate 70 and the Colorado River near the Grizzly Creek exit in Glenwood Canyon in 2020. Chelsea Self / Post Independent
With the 20 worst wildfires in Colorado’s history all occurring since 2002 including 2020’s Grizzly Creek Fire officials and experts have begun addressing what the Roaring Fork Valley should anticipate in relation to long-term impacts of wildland fires.
Flooding and water quality remain the highest concerns.
The Glenwood Springs River Commission hosted an online meeting Wednesday, detailing a one-year plan that includes protection, conservation, use and development of the Colorado River Basin.