A presentation by: 

Brendon Langenhuizen, PE - Director of Technical Advocacy at  Colorado River Water Conservation District

Ruedi Reservoir, typically a quieter player in Colorado River operations, became a critical resource in 2026. It provided essential flows for irrigators and drinking water providers from Grand Junction to Aspen, and cold-water releases that supported fisheries throughout the watershed. Learn insights into why Ruedi Reservoir was so heavily relied upon during the challenging 2026 water year, and how its operations helped sustain both the Roaring Fork and Colorado River watersheds through exceptionally dry and warm conditions.