United by Fire: Black Water (S4 Ep5)

This episode explores how the Cameron Peak and East Troublesome Fires of 2020 created a far-reaching crisis in Colorado's watersheds, impacting both mountain communities and those downstream along the Front Range. Discover the intersection of fire, water, and policy - and the surprising ways wildfire continues to shape the state’s landscapes long after the flames go out.  

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Episode Credits: 

Reporting, writing, hosting: Kristan Uhlenbrock 

Reporting, writing, editing: Carson Frame 

Editing, marketing: Tricia Waddell 

Production support: Nicole Delaney 

Fact-checking: Kate Long 

Sound design: Seth Samuel 

Original music: Ryan Flores 

Additional music: Epidemic Sound 

Studio recording: Denver Community Media