Our Water Our Future
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
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
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 pipeline runs from Dick's Chalet all the way 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 goal
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
The future of the Ouray Ice Park flows through its water. Your contribution to the Our Water Our Future campaign directly invests in securing this vital resource, ensuring we can continue farming world-class ice for generations. Make a difference today and help guarantee the magic continues.
LArge Donations
Contributions of $500 and above receive special recognition! Donors at this level will have their names gratefully featured on our beautiful new donor wall at Dick's Chalet:
Thank you to Jeff Skoloda of Skol Studios who built and installed this wall in December 2023
Contributions of $2000 and above will receive an anchor tag with their name/logo on a designated anchor in the park similar to the following:
MAKE A LASTING CONTRIBUTION
Leave a lasting legacy at the Ice Park. Significant contributions of $500 or more are instrumental in securing the park's future and directly support our operational needs. As a thank you, donors at this level receive recognition on our donor wall and become key partners in our mission.
If you have questions about donations, available anchors, want to write a check, or anything else related to the Our Water Our Future campaign, please contact our Executive Director Peter O’Neil at peteroneil@ourayicepark.com.
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