Why Watershed Groups Matter in Colorado Video Released Only 19% of registered voters in Colorado know they live in a watershed, yet everyone in the world lives in a watershed! Colorado State University recently released a video about the importance of watershed groups to protecing rivers and engaging citizens along the Colorado River corridor. Roaring Fork Conservancy is featured throughout the video. View video now.
Join Roaring Fork Conservancy as a Business Member Every business depends on healthy water and many businesses in the Roaring Fork Watershed depend directly on healthy rivers (think fly-fishing, rafting, for example). By supporting Roaring Fork Conservancy as a Business Member you become part of network of businesses that value our rivers and streams. Support from these businesses helps Roaring Fork Conservancy ensure that our economy remains healthy and vibrant. See who's joined and join today www.roaringfork.org/biz.
Watershed-wide Macroinvertebrate Study Underway This fall, Roaring Fork Conservancy partnered with the State of Colorado Water Quality Control Division to conduct macroinvertebrate sampling in the Roaring Fork Valley. Scientists and volunteers collected samples in the field between September 26 and October 3 at 17 sites throughout the Roaring Fork Watershed. Macroinvertebrates, or aquatic insects, serve as important indicators of stream health. In late January we received data from the lab and will begin to assess the health of stream segments we sampled. "At first glance the data shows good species diversity and, initially, most sections being fairly healthy," explains water quality coordinator Chad Rudow. "We'll know more details after more analysis in the coming weeks." This study is another way Roaring Fork Conservancy is working proactively to assess stream health and determine how to best protect our rivers. Watch Video of Sampling. Macroinvertebrate Study in the News: Macroinvertebrate Study samples health of local rivers (start at 2:00) - Aspen Public Radio 10/5/11 Jeepers Creepers: Roaring Fork Conservancy studying bugs to gauge river's health - Aspen Daily News 10/6/11 Roaring Fork Conservancy's macroinvertebrate study - Radio Free Aspen 100.5FM 10/31/11
Water & Economies of Headwaters Communities Report Released The Northwest Colorado Council of Governments recently released a report underscoring the importance of water to the economies of six headwaters counties in Colorado. The report assesses the economic impacts of water on the Western Slope for Colorado agriculture, municipalities, recreation, tourism and the environment. Water and Its Relationship to the Economies of the Headwaters Counties of Colorado - Northwest Colorado Council of Governments 12/11
This fall, Roaring Fork Conservancy partnered with the State of Colorado Water Quality Control Division to conduct macroinvertebrate sampling in the Roaring Fork Valley. Scientists and volunteers collected samples in the field between September 26 and October 3 at 17 sites throughout the Roaring Fork Watershed. Macroinvertebrates, or aquatic insects, serve as important indicators of stream health. In late January we received data from the lab and will begin to assess the health of stream segments we sampled. "At first glance the data shows good species diversity and, initially, most sections being fairly healthy," explains water quality coordinator Chad Rudow. "We'll know more details after more analysis in the coming weeks." This study is another way Roaring Fork Conservancy is working proactively to assess stream health and determine how to best protect our rivers. 
