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UGRWCD Receives Drought Funding from Bureau of Reclamation
UGRWCD RECEIVES FUNDING FROM BUREAU OF RECLAMATION FOR DROUGHT PLANNING The Upper Gunnison River Water Conservancy District (UGRWCD) has been awarded funding from the Bureau
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High Country Anglers reports on “Trout Health Beyond the Water’s Edge”
“Trout Health Beyond The Water’s Edge” from High Country Angler Healthy trout rely on healthy rivers! Read more about how the Upper Gunnison Watershed is
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Living Dangerously on the Colorado River at CB Public Forum
The Upper Gunnison River Water Conservancy District encourages everyone to attend the Crested Butte Public Policy Forum on Tuesday, August 16, 2022 from 7 to
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UGRWCD Helps with 4-H Camp
UGRWCD HELPS WITH 4-H CAMP AT GUNNISON COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS Over two dozen kids from age 8-18 enjoyed the overnight 4-H Camp June 15th and 16th
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UGRWCD Supports Headwaters Radio Series
DON’T MISS THE “HEADWATERS” SERIES FEATURED ON KBUT PUBLIC RADIO Most would agree that WATER is the Upper Gunnison River Basin’s most important and valuable resource.
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UGRWCD’s Sonja Chavez urges action now
UGRWCD’s General Manager Sonja Chavez and other water leaders urge for conservation action now to avoid future demands from down-river states. The following article was
Volunteers Are Restoring Vital Wetlands
Using rocks, wooden posts, willow branches, and other locally-sourced natural products, volunteers are successfully restoring wetland habitat near Gunnison. After decades of erosion, ecosystems are
Upper Basin Drought Response Agreement Releases
The Bureau of Reclamation implemented drought operations under the Upper Basin Drought Response Operations Agreement (DROA) due to declining water levels in Lake Powell. Colorado
Taylor Reservoir Releases Set Through September
The Taylor Local User’s Group (TLUG) met on September 2, 2021 and elected to leave the flows as follows: 240 cfs* through September 6, 2021;
Stage 1 Fire Restrictions Enacted
Stage 1 Fire Restrictions have been enacted for most of the Upper Gunnison River Basin. It’s very dry out there, so please be extra careful.
TLUG Monthly Meeting Notice
The Taylor Local Users Group will meet on Friday, August 6, 2021 at 9 a.m. This will be an in-person meeting at the Upper Gunnison
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UGRWCD Announces 2021 Grant Awards
Photo of Tomichi Creek Wetlands Preserve The Upper Gunnison River Water Conservancy District (UGRWCD) recently awarded over $191,000 to organizations and individuals in the Upper
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UGRWCD Announces Contest Winners
Top Photo by Teresa Golden The Upper Gunnison River Water Conservancy District (UGRWCD) has selected Teresa Golden of Gunnison as the winner of their World
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World Water Day 2021
SHARE YOUR BEST WATER PHOTOS AND VIDEOS WITH UGRWCD FOR WORLD WATER DAY MARCH 22 In celebration of World Water Day 2021, the Upper Gunnison
Community Events
Gunnison High Students Present at the Healthy Rivers Youth Water Summit
Congrats to Gunnison High School students Kevin Meza and Josh Brockschmidt on a GREAT Colorado RiverSCAPE presentation about Tomichi Creek for the Healthy Rivers Youth