Conserving.
Protecting.
Enhancing.

Water resources in the
Yampa River Basin since 1966.

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 households 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. An online survey is now open for all residents who did not receive our mailer postcard. If you would like to submit your input via our survey and become a part of UYWCD’s digital sounding board, click the button below or follow the link here. 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.

Upcoming Events
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January

22jan10:30 am5:00 pmBoard of Directors Meeting

March

19mar12:00 pm5:00 pmBoard of Directors Meeting

May

21may12:00 pm5:00 pmBoard of Directors Meeting

July

16jul9:00 am5:00 pmBoard of Directors Retreat

September

17sep12:00 pm5:00 pmBoard of Directors Meeting

October

15oct12:00 pm5:00 pmBoard of Directors Meeting

November

19nov12:00 pm5:00 pmBoard of Directors Meeting

Explore our facilities.

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.

We believe in the power of education and collaboration to safeguard our water resources. Explore our educational programs and community events designed to empower individuals, ranchers, and businesses with the knowledge and tools to protect and preserve our waterways.

Yampa Youth Water Festival.

The 2024 Yampa Youth Water Festival was a great success!

Thank you to all of our sponsors and supporters for coming together for this amazing event. We can’t wait for next year!