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
The annular eclipse was a great accompaniment for volunteer work at the Uncompahgre River Gorge on a beautiful autumn Saturday morning last week. Nearly 25 volunteers came out to the Ouray Ice Park to pick up litter, remove noxious weeds, and make repairs on park facilities. Our generous sponsors helped make the event a success … Read more
The most water in four years will flow through the Uncompahgre River during the 15th Annual Ridgway RiverFest on Saturday, June 24. This June’s flows, as measured below Ridgway, have been consistently twice the amount as in June 2022, which was more than in June 2021 and 2020. The large amount of water flowing through … Read more
