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Upper Gunnison River

Water Conservancy District

Mission: To be an active leader in all issues affecting the water resources of the Upper Gunnison River Basin.

Teresa Golden

THANK YOU TO ALL WHO ATTENDED THE DROUGHT CONTINGENCY PLAN MEETINGS!

We truly appreciate your time and input!

To learn more checkout our Drought Contingency Planning webpage.

UGRWCD SPONSORS GUNNISON WAVES' RIVER CLEAN-UP DAY!

Join the Gunnison Waves for a river clean-up day on Saturday, May 4 at 9:30 a.m. Meet at the Gunnison Whitewater Park and bring your gloves, rakes, shovels, pruners and Sawzall if you have them available. Trashbags and grabbers will be provided. The Upper Gunnison River Water Conservancy District will offer free burritos from Jermaine's and coffee from Tributary. Surfing and other river fun will follow. Bring the family!
River Clean-Up
GUNNISON BASIN WATERSHED MANAGEMENT PLANNING

Learn about the importance of Watershed Management Planning here and watch the video.

Check out the UGRWCD WILDFIRE WATERSHED HAZARD ASSESSMENT AND ZONES OF CONCERN documents on our Watershed Management Program page. These assessments were released by J W Associates in February 2023. 

"Water is the lifeblood of the economy and community in the upper Gunnison Valley. Make sure that you are a part of shaping its future for decades to come."