Eric Jacobson, vice president of engineering of Hydrowest, informed the Uncompahgre Watershed Partnership and other river-related agencies in the watershed about a planned gate opening at the Ouray hydropower dam on Wednesday, April 13 at 7 p.m. Jacobson explained that the annual dam opening to reduce sediment buildup (also called pond sluicing) is happening early … Read more
In this Issue… – New RiverFest coordinator and call for Riverfest sponsors – New board members and board officers – New tax credit option for donors – Call for volunteers for May Park Clean Up – Return of watershed education for elementary school students – Plans for 2016 mine remediation: Michael Breen signage and Atlas … Read more
The Uncompahgre Watershed Partnership partnered with the Ouray Historical Society to lead a snowshoe tour up to Yankee Girl Mine on Red Mountain in February 2016. Local historian and author Don Paulson was our knowledgeable guide. Here’s a selection of photos from that sunny winter day.
