News & Updates

Mandatory Water Restrictions Implemented in Ridgway, alongside Stage 1 Fire Restrictions

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Mayor John Clark has promulgated mandatory water restrictions within the Town of Ridgway, effective immediately. The restrictions shall remain in effect until modified or revoked by further order of the Town Council. According to the U.S. Drought Portal, accessible at www.drought.gov, areas in southwestern Colorado, and particularly Ouray County, are experiencing either severe or extreme drought … Read more

Free Well Water Sample Program Ending

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The free water sampling program offered by the West Central Public Health Partnership to private well owners in a six-county area including counties in the Uncompahgre River Watershed ended December 31, 2019. Sampling kits will no longer be sent to well owners. The CDC grant-funded well testing program met its goal of 1,000 samples over … Read more

2018-19 Membership Drive

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WATER IS LIFE! But our watershed needs help – water quality is degraded by pollution from abandoned mine wastes, and periods of drought threaten our ranches and environment. Please support the Uncompahgre Watershed Partnership as we and our partners continue our hard work to address these issues. 2019 WORK PLAN: Continue abandoned mine remediation in … Read more

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