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
Celebrate all things fly fishing on Saturday, March 18, with an array of short films from destinations around the world, all while raising awareness about the Uncompahgre River watershed. RIGS Fly Shop and Telluride Angler are bringing the 2023 Fly Fishing Film Tour to the Ouray County 4H Event Center in Ridgway! Doors open at … 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
