Wetlands in Ironton area of Red Mountain Pass in Ouray County

Looking for Volunteers to Help Monitor Rare Plants


Join a citizen science effort to monitor rare plant populations and plant communities. Training will be provided. Most of this work will involve looking for plants in Ouray County. There may also be opportunities to…

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stillshot of four fly fishermen sitting on gravel beach next to river in film "Rods, Reels and Reality on the Soca" in Fly Fishing Film Tour 2024

Stoke excitement for fly fishing and support Uncompahgre River restoration


The Uncompahgre River delivers the natural habitat surrounded by a photogenic landscape that is popular with anglers, and yet segments of the river and many of its tributaries are not populated by fish or aquatic…

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10th Anniversary Event Celebrates Community


Though he spent only a few hours in Ouray, comedian and outdoor educator Eeland Stribling recognized the strong sense of community at the 10th Anniversary Celebration of the Uncompahgre Watershed Partnership. Many old and new…

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Ridgway student artists and poets win $575 in Spirit of the River Youth Art & Poetry Contest


The Uncompahgre Watershed Partnership (UWP) is awarding a total of $575 to student winners in the Spirit of the River Youth Art & Poetry Contest. The contest was part of UWP’s celebrations of its 10th year…

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