Thursday, November 6, 2025 from 5:00-7:30pm at TACAW

Sacred Water, Wondrous River with Lorelei Cloud & Johnny Le Coq

“We know that water is sacred. We also know that water is alive.”  Lorelei Cloud, member of the Southern Ute Tribe and the first Indigenous person to chair the Colorado Water Conservation Board, grew up hauling water to her home. Johnny Le Coq, an avid fly fisher, combined his passion with his design skills to start Fishpond, a Colorado-based fly fishing and outdoor gear company. Their different backgrounds meet at the Colorado River, and they share a mission to protect it. Join Roaring Fork Conservancy (RFC) and The Nature Conservancy for this special installment of the Brooksher Watershed Institute. Special Guest and former RFC board member, Ramsey Kropf, will emcee a lively evening featuring Lorelei and Johnny in a conversation about Tribal engagement in the Colorado River basin. 

COST:  $15 for TNC and RFC Members, $20 for non-members.

Get tickets and additional details at 
https://tacaw.org/calendar/sacred-water-wondrous-river-with-lorelei-cloud-johnny-le-coq/

Early Giving is Live!

From November 1 through December 9, every donation you make will be boosted with a $1M+ Incentive Fund, made possible by Colorado Gives Foundation and FirstBank. Roaring Fork Conservancy will receive a share of the Incentive Fund based on the percentage of the total raised.

Plus, if you set up a new monthly donation, Colorado Gives Foundation will match your first monthly donation up to $100

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Dear River Stewards, What does our current soil moisture indicate about next spring's runoff?  Signed, Mud Season Hater   Dear Mud Season Hater:  As we start off our new water year, hydrologists and water professionals use an array of data sources to forecast runoff in the spring. One of the indicators used is the current measurement of our soil moisture deficit. This is the amount of water needed to restore the soil’s water content to its full capacity. Think of it this way: If you pour water over a mostly dry sponge it will soak up a large portion of the water. If you pour water over a wet sponge, most of the water will run through and out of the sponge. Soil is just the same! As Colorado’s precipitation levels have remained around average (per the 30-year average), our spring runoffs have continued to be earlier and less sustained. This is partially due to lack of moisture in our soil, causing a significant portion of the precipitation to be soaked up by the soil instead of flowing to the rivers. Essentially, monsoon rain in the summer and fall keep our soils wet, prior to the snow falling, setting us up for a great spring runoff!  Keep our soils wet! River Stewards Alex, Alyssa, Chase, Melissa, and PJ

 

 

  

 

 

Calling all photographers!

The 20th annual Roaring Fork Watershed Photo Contest is now underway.

We are looking for amateur and professional photographers to capture the beauty of the waterways in the Roaring Fork Watershed.

Details and submission guidelines at
https://roaringfork.org/education-and-outreach/annual-photo-contest/

SUBMISSION DEADLINE IS MONDAY, NOVEMBER 17.

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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.

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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Colorado’s wildlife and landscapes are held in balance by conservation work, which is funded primarily with hunting and fishing license fees.

Thank you for helping protect our rivers and streams!