Conserving | Protecting | Enhancing
Water Resources in the Yampa River Basin
Since 1966
Our Mission
To lead water resource management within the District’s boundaries by responsibly conserving, protecting, developing, providing and enhancing the water resources of the Yampa River Basin. The District will initiate and participate in projects that embody and promote the protection of water rights, provide broad benefits to District constituents and develop projects that provide responsible conservation, responsible growth, beneficial water storage and usage, and public awareness within the Upper Yampa Water Conservancy District.
Announcements
Don’t Forget to Register for the West Routt Water Users Meeting!
Join us for dinner on Wednesday, May 3rd at the Routt County Fairgrounds to learn more about the...
Accepting Bids for the Union Ditch Headgate Project!
Separate sealed BIDS for the construction of the Union Ditch Headgate Project will be received by...
Join us at the Colorado Ag Water Alliance Water Users Meeting!
Join us at the Colorado Ag Water Users Meeting on December 14, 2022! When: December 14, 2022...
Upcoming Events
Yampa Basin Rendezvous
When:June 1, 2023 - June 2, 2023 Where: Colorado Mountain College Steamboat Springs, 1275 Crawford Ave, Steamboat Springs, CO 80487, USA
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Yampa Basin Rendezvous 2023: Snows, Flows, and Drought: Managing for Western Water Resilience
The Yampa River is one of the wildest remaining major tributaries of the Colorado River and supports a rich ecosystem, local agriculture and ranching, and a robust recreation industry. It also provides crucial water supplies to local stakeholders and all those downstream. However, warming temperatures, rising snowlines, and increased drought occurrence and severity pose serious risks to the alpine and riverine ecosystems of the Yampa River Basin. How are we, as a community, managing snows and flows amidst historic long-term drought to ensure our own water resilience? This question will be at the forefront of the 2023 Yampa Basin Rendezvous.
This 2-day…
Yampa Basin Rendezvous
When:June 1, 2023 - June 2, 2023 Where: Colorado Mountain College Steamboat Springs, 1275 Crawford Ave, Steamboat Springs, CO 80487, USA
Learn More
Yampa Basin Rendezvous 2023: Snows, Flows, and Drought: Managing for Western Water Resilience
The Yampa River is one of the wildest remaining major tributaries of the Colorado River and supports a rich ecosystem, local agriculture and ranching, and a robust recreation industry. It also provides crucial water supplies to local stakeholders and all those downstream. However, warming temperatures, rising snowlines, and increased drought occurrence and severity pose serious risks to the alpine and riverine ecosystems of the Yampa River Basin. How are we, as a community, managing snows and flows amidst historic long-term drought to ensure our own water resilience? This question will be at the forefront of the 2023 Yampa Basin Rendezvous.
This 2-day…
UYWCD BOD Meeting
When:July 12, 2023 10:00 am - 5:00 pm Where: MVB Community Room
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Upper Yampa Water Conservancy District is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.
Topic: UYWCD BOD MeetingTime: Jul 12, 2023 10:00 AM Mountain Time (US and Canada)
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UYWCD BOD Meeting
When:September 20, 2023 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm Where: MVB Community Room
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Upper Yampa Water Conservancy District is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.
Topic: UYWCD BOD MeetingTime: Sep 20, 2023 12:00 PM Mountain Time (US and Canada)
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UYWCD BOD Retreat
When:October 12, 2023 9:00 am - 4:00 pm Where: TBD
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Upper Yampa Water Conservancy District is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.
Topic: UYWCD BOD RetreatTime: Oct 12, 2023 09:00 AM Mountain Time (US and Canada)
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UYWCD BOD Meeting
When:November 15, 2023 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm Where: MVB Community Room
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Upper Yampa Water Conservancy District is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.
Topic: UYWCD BOD MeetingTime: Nov 15, 2023 12:00 PM Mountain Time (US and Canada)
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