From the Executive Director,
2024 was a year of transitions as well as progress for PPORA. We had terrific fellows, increasing our capacity for the short-term, and our Program & Operations Manager moved on to new opportunities after three years with PPORA. We evaluated where we are making the most impact and should invest our time and energy and made some strategic changes. These included hiring two new staff, Kristen and Conner, and handing off the Pikes Peak Litter Letter Project to the
Fountain Creek Watershed District after seven years. The greatest area of impact has been advancing the Outdoor Pikes Peak Initiative (OPPI) through this past year, culminating in a huge development with our land managers at the end of the year. We are poised to release the Vision Plan in early 2025 and then move into implementation, bringing the vision to life and making lasting impact for our region. Looking back on 2024, I am grateful for this year of change, stretching, and honing to better serve the Pikes Peak region and we are so very grateful for your support along the way!
Becky Leinweber
