UGRWCD

The Upper Gunnison River Water Conservancy District (UGRWCD) was established in 1959 by a vote of area taxpayers. The UGRWCD's mission has evolved over the years to "being an active leader in all issues affecting the water resources of the Upper Gunnison River Basin." The UGRWCD is located in south-central Colorado in the headwaters of the Gunnison River Basin. The mainstem of the Upper Gunnison River forms at the confluence of the East and Taylor Rivers in Almont and converges with other tributaries on its way into Blue Mesa Reservoir. Seven tributary mountain watersheds make up most of the Upper Gunnison River Basin. These seven are Ohio Creek; East River, which includes the Slate River; Taylor River; Tomichi Creek, which includes Quartz Creek; Cochetopa Creek; and, the Lake Fork of the Gunnison. The UGRWCD strives to develop, promote, and implement water conservation, augmentation, and management strategies to protect water resources for the benefit of its citizens, the economy, and..

Primary location: Gunnison United States