Right Of Entry/Permission To Perform
A Right of Entry (ROE) form gives permission for trained personnel to enter specific areas of your property solely for the purpose of assessment, debris removal, and hazard‑mitigation work related to the 2025 flood.
Signing an ROE does not transfer ownership, does not create any ongoing obligation, and does not allow unrelated activities. It simply authorizes access so we can safely complete the work that protects homes, infrastructure, and the community. Impacted landowners must sign form in order to access direct benefit.
Funding
Upper Pine River Fire Protection District is serving as the local sponsor for the Vallecito Creek Flood Recovery Project, which requires a 12.5% non‑federal match under the NRCS Emergency Watershed Protection Program. This match can be met through local funding, partner contributions, or eligible in‑kind services such as labor, equipment, and materials. Providing this match allows the project to access the remaining 87.5% in federal and state funds needed to stabilize the creek and reduce future flood impacts. Impacted residents who live on Vallecito Creek, Grimes Creek, D-Creek and Boletus Creek: shared contributions are equal to or greater than $2,000
Kindly make check out to (please include address in memo line):
UPRFPD
Send to:
515 Sower Dr
Bayfield, CO 81122
C/O Mike Muir
EIN # 84-1104024
For those who wish to donate via 501(c)(3) please refer to:
Vallecito Community Center, Inc
17454 County Road 501
Bayfield CO, 81122
C/O Julie Coffelt-Treasurer
FEIN (Federal Employer Identification Number): 30-0070432
Any and all donations are greatly appreciated, THANK YOU 😊
Pine river irrigation district
The NRCS and the Pine River Irrigation District recently approved the purchase of a Weedoo aquatic workcraft to support long‑term maintenance and resilience across the Vallecito Reservoir. The decision followed a transparent review process and formal board approval, ensuring the investment met both operational needs and public‑benefit standards. This is a cost-share: with the NRCS contributing 75% of the retail cost. This specialized vessel allows PRID to safely remove debris, manage sediment, and maintain access in shallow or hard‑to‑reach areas where traditional equipment cannot operate. Beyond its immediate value to the flood‑recovery effort, the Weedoo provides a durable, cost‑effective tool that will strengthen the district’s ability to protect infrastructure, improve waterway function, and respond proactively to future high‑water events for years to come. Thanks to NRCS-EWP and PRID for keeping our recreation safe.