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
Follow along with the announcements about the 3rd annual Uncompahgre River Classic peak flow contest this year, and learn about the importance of know streamflows and peak flow information! Stay tuned for updates on making your peak flow prediction between March 1 and May 1. In the photo above, you can see the difference in … Read more
