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Special thanks to Jason Lakey, Andy Sovick, the rest of the Gunnison Waves, and the 50+ volunteers who came out to help with the 2nd Annual River Clean-up! The UGRWCD is proud to sponsor this event and would like to extend special thanks to Tributary Coffee and Gunnison County.

A bipartisan group of state lawmakers has approved a crucial measure to protect thousands of acres of Colorado wetlands and miles of streams that were left vulnerable after a U.S. Supreme Court decision last year. watereducationcolorado.org/fresh-water-ne…

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POSITION OPENING: The Upper Gunnison River Water Conservancy District is seeking a full-time Coordinator for the Wet Meadows Restoration Program. Degree required. For details visit.: ugrwcd.org. Application deadline is May 31, 2024.

A recent study reveals a concerning trend: metals concentrations in Colorado's mountain streams are on the rise, doubling over the past 30 years. watereducationcolorado.org/fresh-water-ne…

UGRWCD "65 Years of Impact Report" is hot off the press. Visit our website ugrwcd.org for a copy or stop by the office at 210 W. Spencer Avenue, Suite B to pick up a printed version. Special thanks to George Sibley for writing a wonderful article about our history!!

County Road 20 (Engineer Pass) is temporarily closed due to a rockslide and washout at Mile Marker 12, above Capital City. Please stay clear of this area. There is no estimated time at this point when the road will be open. June 28, 7:20 AM by Hinsdale County.

UGRWCD CELEBRATES NEW DOPPLER WEATHER RADAR IN GUNNISON COUNTY! The UGRWCD will host an educational presentation 📷and public viewing of Gunnison County’s new Doppler weather radar August 15th at noon in its parking lot at 210 W Spencer Ave, Gunnison (along with a light lunch.)

Beavers are nature's unsung heroes, boosting stream health and even helping to control wildfires! coloradosun.com/2024/04/19/fig…

As part of the commissioning process for the Taylor River Hydroplant, Uncompahgre Valley Water Users Assoc will be flushing the penstock, ramping the plant up and down, so expect flow fluctuations of approx 50 cfs through the weekend. The flows will then be stabilized at 300 cfs

Please be advised, due to personnel issues at Taylor Park dam, the release schedule has changed to the following: There will be a reduction from 275 to 250 today. 10/7 - 225 cfs 10/9 - 200 cfs 10/11 – 175 cfs 10/14 – 150 cfs 10/16 – 125 cfs 10/18 - 100 cfs 10/21 - 85 cfs

Who doesn't like a free lunch and an opportunity to learn! Please join us for this workshop on March 25, 2025 at 11 a.m. at the Gunnison Public Library. Register today at: docs.google.com/.../1FAIpQLSdc…

WE'RE HIRING FOR 2 SEASONAL POSITION OPENINGS: Seeking two temporary, seasonal restoration technicians for the Wet Meadows Program. Bachelor’s degree or current enrollment in hydrology ore related field is required. Hourly pay is $21.00/hr. Apply at: ugrwcd.org/wet-meadows-pr…

Mark your calendars for April 18, 2025 at 5:30 p.m. to join us for the FREE film "Thinking Like Water." Concessions will be available by donation and all proceeds will support the Gunnison Food Gunnison Country Food Pantry! Please visit ugrwcd.org for details!

The 2025 Gunnison River Festival was a GREAT SUCCESS thanks to Director Hayden Daiber, the Gunnison River Festival Board, the generous sponsors, the hardworking volunteers and most of all, YOU who participated. Thanks to Jacob Spetzler for the fabulous photos. See you next year!

From the Bureau of Reclamation: Releases from Taylor Park Dam will be increased to 300 cfs today, July 1st. The next release change will be scheduled on July 10th, 2025 at the Taylor Local Users Group (TLUG) Meeting. For more information, please call the UGRWCD at (970)641-6065.

As part of the operations plan for Taylor Park Reservoir, releases will remain at 300 cfs through at least August 5th and possibly through August 15th pending available hydrology and a meeting of the Taylor Local Users Group.

We invite you to participate in this important event to learn more about what we all can do to prevent Aquatic Nuisance Species. Please register here: crwcd-org.zoom.us/.../WN_XEbxmhi…... It’s FREE!

You don't have to be new to the valley to join us and learn more about Colorado's water. You just need to RSVP! Limited to the first 40 guests. Come enjoy wine, charcuterie and expand your knowledge of our watershed. RSVP HERE or use the QR code below: buckelfamilywinetastings.as.me/schedule/4da91…