Welcome to the Upper Yampa Water Conservancy District.
Stretching across the headwaters of the Yampa River River Basin from the Flattops in South Routt County to the Park Range in North Routt County and west into Moffatt County, our district is dedicated to responsible water management and the protection of our most valuable natural resource.
As stewards of the region’s water, we understand the critical role it plays in sustaining our environment, supporting agriculture, and fueling economic growth. Through visionary planning, strategic partnerships, and innovative practices, we strive to ensure a secure water future for our communities.
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Your voice matters!
Upper Yampa Water Conservancy District wants to hear your thoughts on water matters in the Yampa River Basin. Invitations have been mailed to randomly selected household in the District asking for feedback via the UYWCD Survey. If your household was selected, please use the unique QR code on the mailer to complete the survey. Next week, we’ll open an online survey for all residents. If you would like to receive an email notification for this community-wide survey, register now to become a part of UYWCD’s digital sounding board at polco.us/n/res/signup. Thank you for sharing your voice!
UYWCD introduces Yampa River Dashboard
Upper Yampa Water Conservancy District announced the launch of the Yampa River Dashboard, a new information hub that gathers historic, current, and forecasted data specific to the Yampa River Basin from multiple sources using a curated collection of easy-to-use data tools based on user interest.
Accessible at YourYampaRiver.org, users can explore data in the following four categories: watershed health, watershed management, agriculture and land, and recreation. The landing page for each of these categories contains customized tools that includes data from multiple sources, links to existing sites, and additional resources.
The Yampa River Dashboard was developed in collaboration with the Yampa-White-Green Basin Roundtable, City of Steamboat Springs, Friends of the Yampa, Colorado Water Trust, LRE Water, Colorado River Water Conservation District and other stakeholders who provided valuable feedback on product design.
2025 Proposed Budget Available for Review
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the proposed budget of the Upper Yampa Water Conservancy District has been submitted to the Board of Directors of the District for the calendar year beginning January 1, 2025. The proposed budget is available for public review on the District’s website here: 2025 Draft Budget. In addition, the public may make arrangements to examine a hard copy of the proposed budget at the offices of the District at 2220 Curve Plaza, Suite 201, Steamboat Springs, Colorado by calling (970) 439-1082 or by email to Karina Craig. The proposed budget will be considered for adoption at the meeting of the Board of Directors of the District to be held in-person at District offices and by Zoom video conference on Wednesday November 20, 2024 beginning at 12:00 PM. Instructions for the public to join in and participate in this meeting are provided on the District’s website. Any interested elector of the District may file any objections to the proposed budget at any time prior to the final adoption of the budget by the Board, by mail at P.O. Box 775529, Steamboat Springs, CO 80477 or by email to Karina Craig.
CPW Advises Visitors of Toxic Blue-green Algae in Stagecoach Reservoir
Blue-green algae or cyanobacteria, which can live in nearly any aquatic habitat, typically blooms in summer months. Read more about what to know about Blue-Green Algae and how UYWCD and other local organizations monitor water quality.
UYWCD Secures Over $1 Million for Bear River Wildfire Ready Watershed Project
Officials with the Upper Yampa Water Conservancy District have secured significant grants for a two-phase project that will begin this spring.
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At the Upper Yampa Water Conservancy District, we recognize that sustainable water management is not just about today; it’s about securing a thriving future for generations to come. Join us on this journey as we work together to ensure the vitality of our ecosystems, the resilience of our economy, and the well-being of our communities. Together, we can make a lasting impact on the water landscape of the Yampa River Basin.
