In the Upper Uncompahgre River Watershed, many of the metals harmful to aquatic life are brought into the river by natural erosion and acidic water drainage from mines and other exposed rock. Most of this…
A stream like the Uncompahgre River transports many substances as it flows through a variety of geologic, land use, vegetation, and urban areas. The substances include suspended bits of soil and rock, organic material, nutrients,…
River Watch Data Summary (2019-2021) and Review of WQCC 2022 Regulation 93 – 303(d) List of Impaired Waters UWP has participated in the Colorado Parks and Wildlife River Watch Program since 2013. Previous UWP reports…
Though this article shared some important information about the problem of heavy metals in the local watershed, the photo that appeared with the article was inaccurately described as the Uncompahgre River.In fact, it was a photo…
