Sheridan Students Reduce Flooding

Earth Force students in Sheridan, CO pushed for a solution to a stormwater problem at their school. The students identified the problem – their track kept flooding due to the blue shale impermeable surface underneath, an undersized gutter system, and the nearby seasonal stream filling up from more 100-year events. Facing budgetary resistance from their superintendent, the students looked to civic solutions. Enter the Mile High Flood District, who is now undertaking the $4-$5 million improvements identified by the students.

Since this project, Sheridan School District has invested in updating their sports field – construction was completed in 2023 (photos to come).

Given the improvements, Fort Logan Northgate Leadership students have been working on maintaining a community park southwest of the sports field to beautify their community and further mitigate the impact of flooding through green infrastructure.