Prehistoric birds are nesting among us. Thanks to the flowing waters of the Uncompahgre River that feeds into the Gunnison River, the great blue heron lives year-round in Ouray County. A great blue heron. Photo credit: Ridgway State Park The Upper Uncompahgre River Watershed is teeming with wildlife that is connected in a variable, wild … Read more
In 2023, the Uncompahgre River reached its annual peak flow above Ridgway Reservoir on June 7 at 1:15 a.m. (and again at 2:15 a.m.). Last year’s peak flow was 930 cubic feet per second (cfs). The year before, the peak flow was reached on May 16 at midnight, and was 619 cfs. In the photo … Read more
The board of the Uncompahgre Watershed Partnership approved its five-year strategic plan at the Jan. 11, 2024 board meeting. The plan includes an updated mission, vision, values, and organizational objectives, as well as lists of ongoing and planned projects to be implemented from 2024 to 2028. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY from Strategic Plan The staff and board … Read more
