Friday, December 12, 2025 from 7:00-8:30pm at Bristlecone Mountain Sports
OpenSnow's Joel Gratz Talks AI Innovations for Weather, Snow, and Avalanche Risk
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Learn about four new AI-based technologies that OpenSnow created over the last year and that will be live for the upcoming winter season.
Joel will also discuss the snow forecast for the season and attempt to answer (or get roasted by) your questions about mountain weather. This talk is a fun way to get excited about winter, and it will fulfill your inner geek’s desire to learn more about the science of weather.
COST: $10
Proceeds benefits RFC snow science education programs.
Whether you donate to support a healthy Roaring Fork Watershed, make someone smile, or lend a helping hand, you’re building a stronger community!
Give Time: Volunteer for a cause you care about
Give Kindness: Share gratitude or a compliment to make someone's day
Give Support: Make a donation of any amount to support healthy rivers!
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Update on the Crystal Riverfront Park Impact Study
December 8 from 10-11am at Carbondale Library
Discover the story behind the Crystal Riverfront Park Restoration Project and its impact on our community. Dr. Annette Shtivelband of Research Evaluation Consulting LLC and RFC’s Heather Lewin will share a presentation highlighting both the successes and challenges identified through a recent evaluation, offering insights into how the park is being used and valued today. Together, we’ll reflect on these findings and discuss recommendations for future watershed projects.
Congratulations!
2025 Roaring Fork Watershed Photo Contest Winners
We are excited to announce the winners from the 20th annual Roaring Fork Watershed Photo Contest!
Professional Division - Major Rivers of the Roaring Fork Watershed
2 Great Blue Herons Flying at Stillwater by William John Hufker
Professional Division - Tributary Streams of the Roaring Fork Watershed
Castle Creek by William John Hufker
Amateur Division - Major Rivers of the Roaring Fork Watershed
Grottos by Kevin Mehall
Amateur Division - Tributary Streams of the Roaring Fork Watershed
Hayes Creek Falls by Samuel Landercasper
People's Choice Award (via Facebook likes)
Creek Flowing from Williams Lake by Jim Hoefert
Thank you to all the photographers who submitted photographs and to Leif Mosher, Beth Provo and Shannon Outing for judging.
View all the photo submissions HERE.
Photo contest prizes were provided by
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New Discovery of Zebra Mussels in the Colorado River & New Zealand Mudsnails in the Roaring Fork River
On October 29, RFC staff assisted Colorado Parks and Wildlife and 5 other agencies and groups in a different kind of float - looking for zebra mussels and other aquatic nuisance species. This massive effort had over 70 personnel float from the headwaters of the Colorado River in Grand County to Westwater in Utah, and the Eagle, Gunnison and Roaring Fork Rivers, as well.
The results: Adult zebra mussels were found as far upstream as Glenwood Canyon and for the first time ever, New Zealand Mudsnails were found in the Roaring Fork River.
You'll be hearing more from RFC in the future about how to protect Colorado's waterways. We also hope you'll help us spread the message of cleaning, draining and drying motorized and hand-launched vessels — including paddleboards and kayaks — and angling gear after leaving all waterways.
Read CPW's press release HERE.
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Double your Impact with a Company Match
By taking advantage of a company's matching gift benefit, you may be able to double or even triple the amount of your contribution.
Ask your HR department today and notify RFC by emailing sheryl@roaringfork.org.
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Consider a Charitable Rollover
Individuals over 70½ may donate to charities directly from their IRA, known as a Qualified Charitable Distribution (QCD). QCDs count towards any required minimum distribution (RMD) an account holder must take from their IRA. With a QCD you can benefit your Roaring Fork Watershed, fulfill your RMD requirement, and exclude that amount from your income.
Ask your financial advisor if this is a good strategy for you to support your rivers!
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Would you like to be featured as a Spotlight Business Member?
Join us as a Premier Business Member!
Show your clients and customers that you support essential river research, education, and conservation work and be featured as a Spotlight Business Member!
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Supporting Your Watershed is as Easy as 1-2-3!
If you have a City Market loyalty card, supporting your watershed is as easy as 1-2-3!
1) Click enroll and log in to your account at www.citymarketcommunityrewards.com
2) Search for Roaring Fork Conservancy or CV113
3) Click Enroll and you're ready to support your rivers while you run errands!
Learn more at: https://www.citymarket.com/account/enrollCommunityRewardsNow/
DECEMBER SPOTLIGHT BUSINESS MEMBER!
When you succeed. We succeed. Since 1973, Alpine Bank has worked to create a culture that is inspired by caring. We care about our customers, our communities, and our employees.
We learned many years ago that the success of Alpine Bank reflects the well-being of the communities we serve. We are proud to call Colorado home, and you inspire us to make the places we live, work, and play, the best they can be.
For more than 50 years we have put our communities first and we will continue to do that for the next 50 years and beyond. In the words of Alpine’s big-hearted and visionary founder Bob Young, the most valuable thing one person can give to another is caring. When you care, everything else just follows.
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Thank you for helping protect our rivers and streams!
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