A reservoir manager needs to know when and how much water to release. A city manager needs to know how much water is available for new growth. An irrigator needs to know if sufficient water is available to open a ditch. A rafter would like to know if a certain river can be run. A … Read more
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. How would this species be affected if stream flows changed or water resources were depleted? A great blue heron on the Uncompahgre River at the … Read more
The Ridgway RiverFest returns to its usual early summer date in 2022. Plan to join us to celebrate the Upper Uncompahgre River Watershed on Saturday, June 25, at Rollans Park in Ridgway, Colo. This annual festival is a unique happening for festivalgoers, sponsors and volunteers. An afternoon (noon to 5 p.m.) of FREE family-friendly fun … Read more
