Although the threat of the water storage project still exists, it has diminished considerably due to high costs and little public support. As a result, Friends Of The Poudre evolved in the mid- 1990s from a river protectionist group into an organization involved in basinwide issues that cover water use and quality, growth, quality of living, and, among other matters, environmental impacts. No other group has taken on this broad role which involves keeping track of and participating in issues that impact the environment in a geographic area that includes all of Larimer County and part of Weld County. Not surprising in today's world, issues are complicated when they involve the Poudre River, the basin and water. Facts are complex.
Many viewpoints exist.
To remain abreast of the issues and make important contributions, Friends Of The Poudre relies on volunteers dedicated to community service. The number of volunteers varies from project to project and issue to issue. In some cases, it may be only one volunteer who oversees a project, while in other instances several hundred are called upon. Friends Of The Poudre takes a proactive approach toward environmental activities related to the Poudre River basin. This includes identifying and implementing projects or becoming involved in important issues that other organizations or people have identified.