Ensuring Sustainability for Future Generations
What is Our Water Our Future
A project dedicated to ensuring a stable and abundant water supply for the Ouray Ice Park for generations to come. We’re accomplishing this by building our water infrastructure in order to sustainably acquire water from both the city of Ouray and our own independent water source.
Why It Matters
This project is about more than just pipes and pumps; it's about preserving the spirit and wonder of the Ouray Ice Park for future generations. With a reliable water source, we can:
* Continue farming world-class ice
* Grow access for climbers and visitors
* Inspire adventurers from around the world
* Make the Ice Park more sustainable, resilient, and inspiring than ever before
Project Milestones
The vision for Our Water Our Future is coming to life with several key accomplishments:
Water Rights Officially Secured! This is a huge win for the park's long-term stability
New 6" Water Main Installed! This crucial pipeline runs from Dick's Chalet, the Powder House, and on to Canyon Creek
Fiber Optic and Electrical Lines Buried! These lines are now safely under Box Canyon Road
Huge part of it! Thanks to your generosity, we've raised nearly $1 million toward our $1.4 million
Behind the Scenes
Additionally, there is a lot going on behind the scenes in order to keep the project flowing:
* A powerful vertical turbine pump is staged and ready for installation
* The electrical transformer is safely staged at san miguel power (despite a year-long lead time!)
* Precast culvert segments for the wet well are here and waiting for their moment this fall- when the creek is calm and timing is perfect
What’s Next
We're so close-but we need your help to cross the finish line. Here’s what’s next:
* Extend electrical service from the transformer to the pump
* Build a new vault to connect with the city's water supply
* Install the wet well in canyon creek during low water flow
Donate Today
For Donations $500 Dollars and More
Donors will receive name recognition on our new donor wall at dick’s chalet as seen here:
Thank you to Jeff Skoloda of Skol Studios who built and installed this wall this past December.
For Donations $2000 Dollars and More
Donors will receive an anchor tag with their name/logo on a designated anchor in the park similar to the following:
Rab anchor tag in the Pic O’ The Vic area.
Levels:
Belayer: $500 - $999
Lead Climber: $1,000 - $4,999
Guide: $5,000 - $9,999
Advocate: $10,000 - $24,999
Ambassador: $25,000 - $49,999
Legacy: $50,000 - $99,999
Summit: $100,000 +
If you have questions about donations, available anchors, or any other questions related to Our Water Our Future, please contact our Executive Director Peter O’Neil at peteroneil@ourayicepark.com.
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