Online Resources
Downloadable and printable pdf file of
The Uncompahgre Watershed in Ouray County
Water Quality Information
Colorado Water Control Division 2018 Water Quality Report
Uncompahgre Watershed Plan (pages 1-112)- see section 7
River Watch water quality monitoring program in Colorado
Drinking Water Suppliers in Ouray County
(water quality report, staff contacts, service areas, restrictions, etc.)
City of Ouray (Weehawken Spring, etc.)
Dallas Creek Water Company (serving Log Hill and Dallas Meadows)
Town of Ridgway (Lake Otonawanda)
Tri-County Water Conservancy District & Ridgway Reservoir/Dam
Water Regulations & Information
Colorado Department of Public Health & Environment page on Public Drinking Water and your Health
Water Recreation
Articles related to water access:
American Whitewater’s perspective on the “right to float”Colorado water access law/rules
University of Colorado Law Review
Swim beaches and possible water quality issues
Mine Reclamation
Idarado Mine Natural Resource Damage Site
UWP Mine Reclamation Projects 2014-2017:
https://www.uncompahgrewatershed.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/NPS-Final-Report-UWP-6-1-18-web.pdf
https://www.uncompahgrewatershed.org/watershed-protection-restoration/
Water Rights & Supply Information
Stream flow levels as mapped by USGS
Citizen’s Guide to Colorado Water Law
Colorado Water Plan for the Gunnison River Basin
Other Useful Information
Colorado River Conservation District
Colorado Basin Drought Contingency Plan
Gunnison River Basin Roundtable
