Discharge… such an impersonal and flatly technical term for something so dynamic. It’s really just a description of water flowing in a channel, how much at any one moment to be precise. Flow expressed in cfs or cubic feet per second over a period of time can teach you a lot about a river from … Read more
Plan for emergency measures in areas around the Uncompahgre River and other water sources Due to above-average snowpack, areas in Ouray County are expected to experience higher runoff than usual this year. Flooding and debris flow are some of our top hazards identified in the Uncompahgre River Watershed. Based on the current snowpack and the limited private property … Read more
Be aware of reasons for Uncompahgre River color change To allow the Ouray Hydroelectric Plant to continue operating, the hydrodam reservoir will release water full of sediment for approximately one week, starting Friday, April 14 at 7 p.m. This release into the Uncompahgre River upstream from the Ouray Ice Park happens each spring as annual … Read more
