Rio Blanco State Of The River

Thanks to everyone who helped put together the Rio Blanco State of the River Meeting, 2022.

Please see speaker materials below in .pdf form. 

White River Outlook – Water Year 2022 – Erin Light, Division 6 Engineer

Lake Powell and the Future of West Slope Water – Marielle Cowdin, Colorado River District

White River Integrate Water Initiative and Algae Study Update – Callie Hendrickson, Which River and Douglas Creek Conservation Districts

Rio Blanco Water Conservancy District Update – Alden Vanden Brink, Colorado River District Board of Directors

Join the Colorado River District and the Rio Blanco Water Conservancy District for the Rio Blanco County State of the River event on Wednesday, April 13 from 5:30-8 p.m. in Rangely at the old Ace-Hi building.

Presentations and discussions will cover the hydrology and water supply forecasts for the Colorado River basin, local water management strategies, Big River issues and reservoir operations affecting your community, and opportunities for funding local, multi-benefit and multi-use projects.

You’ll also have opportunities to connect with River District staff, interested stakeholders and representatives of several local organizations before and after the event.

The Rio Blanco County State of the River Meeting is free, open to the public, and a dinner by a local caterer will kick off the program – space is limited, please RSVP.

A draft agenda can be found below. Register HERE to save your spot. We look forward to seeing you!

Specific agenda items TBD:

5:30  p.m. Dinner and Mingling

6:15-8:00 p.m. Presentations and Discussions