Project Description

PAONIA RIVER PARK

Gravel Mine Rehabilitation

Cost: $1,200,000

From Gravel Mine to River Park

Rehabilitation of a previous in-stream gravel mine into a community river park designed for public access, habitat enhancement and recreation. Project initiated in 2003 and culminated in 2012.

Crane Associates raised the funds for this project.

Client

North Fork River Improvement Association

Paonia River Park Upstream

Looking upstream pre-restoration.

Paonia River Park Post Construction Upstream

After restoration, looking upstream.

Paonia River Park Pre-Construction Upstream

Looking upstream pre-restoration.

Paonia River Park Post-Construction Upstream

After restoration, looking upstream.

Rock Weir Post-Construction

New rock weir.

Park Entrance

Park entrance after opening.

“Jeff came on board to provide technical assistance and oversight of a riverbank stabilization project. Even though this project was being completed with federal funding, he said, “It’s simple.” and with him on board, the project was in fact simple. He had a clear vision from start to finish that he helped the contractor to successfully execute in less than one month. If you want someone who will get the job done and make sure that it’s done right the first time, I recommend Crane Associates without hesitation.”

Alyssa Shomion, Agriculture Disaster Recovery Grants Program Grant Technician, Colorado Department of Local Affairs