As much as 90% of the yearly water supply in the Colorado Rockies is derived from the SWE (snow water equivalent) in the snowpack. Water stored in the snowpack in winter months is released as the runoff that eventually provides hydropower, irrigation, drinking water, and other uses. Changes in SWE can significantly affect agriculture, outdoor … Read more
When snowpack – the snow that accumulates on the ground – melts into liquid water, it supplies much of the streamflow in streams and rivers. This is especially important in a mountainous watershed like the Uncompahgre. Snowpack varies considerably over time and space according to local conditions like air temperature, relative humidity, wind, slope, and … Read more
Join a citizen science effort to monitor rare plant populations and plant communities. Training will be provided. Most of this work will involve looking for plants in Ouray County. There may also be opportunities to monitor rare plants in Montrose County. Coordinators with the Colorado Natural Heritage Program (CNHP) will host training workshops in April … Read more
