The river flow will be low but the energy will be higher than ever at the 18th annual Ridgway RiverFest on Saturday, June 27. Check out highlights of the 2026 festival! Before we tell you how great this year’s watershed celebration is going to be, UWP staff and board is asking for more volunteers for … Read more

The Uncompahgre River is a foundational asset in Ouray County, providing economic, ecological, and recreational benefits to the community. This vital waterway supports a wide range of outdoor opportunities including fly fishing, kayaking, tubing, and more. Beyond the recreational benefits, the river sustains critical riparian ecosystems and provides essential agricultural irrigation. The Uncompahgre Watershed Partnership … Read more

THEME: All of Us Can Help Keep Rivers Clean: Let’s prevent nonpoint source pollution! ORGANIZED BY: The Uncompahgre Watershed Partnership with support from the Environmental Protection Agency and Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment. OVERVEW: Nonpoint source pollution (NSP), or water pollution that does not originate from a single, distinct source, such as a … Read more