The UGRWCD’s Grant Program, which began in 2009 with a handful of applications, has now grown where the District annually receives 15-20 applications for a wide variety of water projects. 

  It started as a grant application to the Upper Gunnison River Water Conservancy District (UGRWCD) from an area agricultural producer who wanted to improve his irrigation headgate.  He came

At the UGRWCD, we believe that most residents of our District understand the importance of responsible water use and water conservation, but sometimes an educational program or creative communication can