Core Insights - Frog Creek Partners is collaborating with the city of Cheyenne, Wyoming, to launch a stormwater initiative aimed at protecting Crow Creek from pollution, funded by Microsoft [1][2] - The project will install 127 Gutter Bin® stormwater filtration systems, estimated to prevent over 10 tons of pollution annually from reaching Crow Creek [2][5] - This initiative supports Microsoft's commitment to be water-positive by 2030, which includes reducing water-use intensity and replenishing more water than consumed in priority locations [2][6] Project Details - The new Gutter Bins will enhance the effectiveness of previous installations, which included 67 Gutter Bins set up in 2021, already capturing significant amounts of pollution [3][5] - Crow Creek is listed as an impaired waterway due to sediment and E. Coli pollution, necessitating measures to comply with total maximum daily load (TMDL) limits [4] - The existing Gutter Bins have captured tens of thousands of pounds of pollution and filtered millions of gallons of water, contributing to the city's pollution reduction efforts [4] Community and Corporate Responsibility - The collaboration reflects a growing trend of companies partnering with local governments to actively engage in community resource stewardship [7] - Cheyenne's City Council has adopted a resolution to clean Crow Creek, with Microsoft playing a significant role in this initiative [7] - Frog Creek's expertise in stormwater filtration positions it as a valuable partner for advancing Microsoft's water replenishment goals [7] Broader Impact - Similar Gutter Bin installations in other locations, such as Colorado Springs and Vail, have demonstrated significant pollution reduction and improvements in local ecosystems [8][9] - The goal of the Cheyenne project is to restore Crow Creek to a fishable, swimmable, and ecologically healthy state, benefiting both the community and future generations [10][11]