Open houses planned for watershed restoration project

The Fountain Creek Watershed Flood Control and Greenway District will be hosting another round of open houses to discuss the Monument Creek Watershed Restoration Master Plan.

The project is designed to help restore the Monument Creek watershed, which suffered extensive flooding during the summer and fall of 2013, as well as from the Waldo Canyon and Black Forest fires.

During the meetings, the public will have the opportunity to learn more about the status of the project, and provide their input on possible alternatives to flood mitigation and erosion prevention.

The first open house is scheduled for Wednesday, July 20 at 5 p.m. It will be held at the Discovery Canyon Middle School library on 1800 North Gate Blvd.

The second open house is scheduled for Thursday, July 21 at 4 p.m. It will be at held at the Rockrimmon Library meeting room on 800 Village Center Drive.