UPCOMING EVENTS
UWP Board Meetings
Open to Public: Monthly* on 2nd Thursday 4-6 p.m.
UWP Office, 133 N Lena St. #3A, Ridgway, CO
* Please contact UWP to confirm meeting date and time if you plan to attend. Some meetings may be rescheduled or cancelled based on necessity.
Snowshoeing in the Red Mountain Mining District
February 22, 2020, Red Mountain Pass
A guided tour to Yankee Girl Mine and nearby ghost towns, led by the Ouray County Historical Society. More information: February 2020 Tour.
Winter Wildlife Tour at Brown Mountain
March 7, 2020, Red Mountain Pass
A guided tour by cross country skis (or snowshoes) to learn about winter wildlife in the watershed, led by Steve Boyles. More information: March 2020 Tour.
Fly Fishing Film Tour
March 14, 2020, Sherbino Theater, Ridgway, Colorado
A celebration of fly fishing and fundraiser for UWP.
Information: http://www.uncompahgrewatershed.org/event/2020-fly-fishing-film-festival-uncompahgre-river-benefit/
PAST EVENTS
Love Your Gorge
Sat., September 28, 2019, 9:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m., Uncompahgre River Gorge
Volunteer with the Ouray Ice Park and Uncompahgre Watershed Partnership to make improvements to the riparian areas of the Uncompahgre River Gorge in Ouray. Then, enjoy a picnic and party to celebrate our efforts.
2019 San Juan Mining & Reclamation Conference & Innovation Expo
Changing Approaches, Silverton, Colorado, Sept. 24-26, 2019
For information, go to mountainstudies.org/expo
12th annual Ridgway RiverFest
Saturday, June 29, 2019 @ 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.,Rollans Park, Ridgway
To find out about the fun, free outdoor festival for the whole family, go to ridgwayriverfest.org.
Adopt-A-Park Clean Up at Rollans Park, Ridgway
Saturday, May 4, 2019 @ 9 a.m. – 12 noon.
Three Streams, Three Mines & Many Stakeholders: A Report on 2014-2017 Water Quality Improvement Projects
Thursday, November 8, 2018; 6:30-8 p.m.
Funded by a Colorado Department of Public Health & Environment Non-Point Source Grant, the stream quality improvement projects were completed in 2017 next to three legacy mines, Atlas, Vernon and Michael Breen. UWP Technical Advisor Ashley Bembenek will share information about what was accomplished. Refreshments will be available, donated by Safeway.
Feb
22
Sat
FULL – We are no longer taking reservations but are putting names on a waitlist.
A fun, guided tour to the mining ghost towns along Ouray County Road 31 – going back in time to learn about the mining legacy in our watershed
Who can come: Everyone of all ages, as long as parents accompany children. Registration is required; releases will need to be signed by all.
What to bring: snowshoes, cross country or touring gear, appropriate clothing & accessories to keep you comfy & happy, lunch, water, sunscreen, friends, kids, but please leave your furry friends at home
What we’ll bring: warm drinks and cookies to complement your lunch
Cost: a $30 donation ($15 for children 14 & under) is requested to support our organizations, UWP & OCHS (please bring on day of tour)
Meeting Place: Ouray Community Center
Backup date: in the event of inclement weather, we will notify registrants by the night before the tour, and postpone the tour to Saturday, Feb. 29.
Please register early (spots fill up): As of Jan. 21, this tour is full. In the case that we have cancellations, we can put names on a waitlist and notify people on list when an opening occurs. To get on the waitlist, please send name, cell phone number and weekend email address to: Tanya at uwpcommunications@gmail.com.
Mar
7
Sat
FULL – We are no longer taking reservations but are putting names on a waitlist.
Join wildlife biologist Steve Boyle on a morning trek, by cross country skis or snow shoes, to observe wildlife signs such as animal tracks in the snow, and learn about which wildlife survive high alpine winters and how they cope with deep snow.
Who can come: Everyone of all ages, as long as parents accompany children. Registration is required; releases will need to be signed by all.
What to bring: snowshoes, cross country or touring gear, appropriate clothing & accessories to keep you comfy & happy, lunch, water, sunscreen, sunglasses (or goggles), small binoculars, friends, kids, but please leave your furry friends at home
What we’ll bring: warm drinks and cookies to complement your lunch
Cost: a $30 donation ($15 for children 14 & under) is requested to support the watershed restoration and protection activities of the Uncompahgre Watershed Partnership (please bring on day of tour)
Meeting Place: Ouray Community Center, 320 6th Ave, Ouray, CO 81427
Backup plan: in the event of inclement weather, we will notify registrants by the night before the tour, and either move the tour to a location at the edge of Ouray (not up the pass) or postpone the tour to Sunday, March 8.
Please register early (spots fill up): As of Feb. 10, this tour is full. In the case that we have cancellations, we can put names on a waitlist and notify people on list when an opening occurs. To get on the waitlist, please send name, cell phone number and weekend email address to: Tanya at uwpcommunications@gmail.com.
Mar
14
Sat
Mar 14 @ 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Join the Uncompahgre Watershed Partnership and RIGS Fly Shop & Guide Service for a fun evening of fly fishing adventure films – a night of friendship, fishing tall tales, and of course, the best fly fishing footage Earth! Doors open at 6 p.m. and program begins at 6:30 p.m. $20 admission in advance online; $25 at the door. Cash bar. Door prizes. Profits from the evening will support a river restoration project.
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