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Jackie Corday and Abby Burke share key considerations evaluating and implementing low-tech stream restoration techniques

Jackie Corday, a Colorado-based water and land attorney and natural resources consultant, and Abby Burk, Sr Manager of the Western Rivers Program Audubon Society, provide a deep-dive into key considerations evaluating and implementing low-tech stream restoration techniques. Topics discussed will include the benefits of stream system ecological lift, increased water availability and forage for agricultural producers, 2023 Colorado legislation (SB23-270) to support stream restoration, and reducing risk and increasing project success. Jackie and Abby have been working with High Lonesome Ranch on a post-Pine Gulch Fire restoration project and spoken with project managers involved for other restoration projects around the state.

Event Sponsors: JVAM, Bank of Colorado, ANB Bank, Colorado Basin Roundtable, Columbine Ford

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Zak Podmore, journalist and author, and Jackson Emmer, renowned singer songwriter, headline event about the re-emergence of Glen Canyon.

When Lake Powell began to fill in 1963, Glen Canyon became famous among river runners as "the place no one knew," a canyon paradise that was thought to be drowned forever. Over the last two decades, however, climate change and drought have substantially drained Lake Powell, revealing 100,000 acres of land and hundreds of miles of canyons. The Glen Canyon Rises tour brings together film, discussion, photography, and music to explore the re-emerging landscape of Glen Canyon. Sign up to get a first-hand look at surprising ecological recovery unfolding in the reservoir — and learn why some advocates now support modifying the Glen Canyon Dam to allow for Glen Canyon's re-emergence. Both Zak and Jackson, grew up in the Roaring Fork Valley and have spent time exploring western rivers and landscapes.

Event Sponsors: JVAM, Bank of Colorado, ANB Bank, Colorado Basin Roundtable, Columbine Ford

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Join David Graf, US Fish and Wildlife, in a discussion about the endangered fish program and the Cameo call on the Colorado River

The Upper Colorado River Endangered Fish Recovery Program was established in 1988 to allow for continued water development while focusing Recovery Program Partners’ efforts on recovering federally listed endangered fish (Colorado pikeminnow, razorback sucker, bonytail, and humpback chub). The program has dedicated fish pools in multiple upper Colorado basin reservoirs in Colorado. Colorado River water is delivered to meet critical habitat needs for listed fish in the 15 Mile Reach (15MR) of the Colorado River, defined roughly as Palisade to the Gunnison River confluence. Working with partners, David Graf, the Instream Flow Coordinator for US Fish and Wildlife program, uses adaptive, flexible ways of delivering flows for listed fish. Sign up for the evening program to hear about the Recovery Program partnership, how the various pools of water released from upstream sources affect river flows through the middle Colorado River on their way to the 15MR, and learn about these rare and endangered native fish.

Event Sponsors: JVAM, Bank of Colorado, ANB Bank, Colorado Basin Roundtable, Wright Water Engineers, Columbine Ford

The Wild and Scenic Film Festival is Middle Colorado Watershed Council's flagship annual fundraising event. We are hosting two in-person events, on Saturday, Sept. 23, at the Ute Theater in Rifle, and Thursday, Sept. 28, at the Vaudeville Theater in Glenwood Springs.

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At the Film Festival, we share beautiful independent films that inform and inspire people to take action. Our audience comes together to share their love of the river, to laugh, to cry, and to get excited about how they can join MCWC in its mission to evaluate, protect, and enhance the health of our watershed.

The Wild and Scenic Film Festival is Middle Colorado Watershed Council's flagship annual fundraising event. We are hosting two in-person events, on Saturday, Sept. 23, at the Ute Theater in Rifle, and Thursday, Sept. 28, at the Vaudeville Theater in Glenwood Springs.

TICKETS AVAILABLE now!

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At the Film Festival, we share beautiful independent films that inform and inspire people to take action. Our audience comes together to share their love of the river, to laugh, to cry, and to get excited about how they can join MCWC in its mission to evaluate, protect, and enhance the health of our watershed.

Hanging Lake Hike and Grizzly Creek Fire Impacts Tour

June 11, 2023. 8 am to 12:30 pm

Tickets must be reserved by June 9 through EventBrite.

Meet at  Glenwood Springs Recreation Center, 100 Wulfsohn Road, Glenwood Springs, CO, 81601 for a shuttle ride to the Hanging Lake parking area.

Guest speakers from the National Forest Foundation, H2O, the USFS and more. Learn about the impacts of the Grizzly Creek Fire and Resulting Debris Flows and hike the trail to Hanging Lake.

The Wild and Scenic Film Festival is Middle Colorado Watershed Council's flagship annual fundraising event. We are hosting two in-person events, on Thursday, September 29 at the Vaudeville Theater in Glenwood Springs, and on Saturday, October 1 at the Ute Theater in Rifle.

Click the link below to purchase tickets for the event on Saturday, October 1 at the Ute Theater in Rifle

At the Film Festival, we share beautiful independent films that inform and inspire people to take action. Our audience comes together to share their love of the river, to laugh, to cry, and to get excited about how they can join MCWC in its mission to evaluate, protect, and enhance the health of our watershed.

Tickets to Rifle Screening Coming Soon!

SOLD OUT. PLEASE JOIN US IN RIFLE ON SATURDAY AT THE UTE THEATER.

The Wild and Scenic Film Festival is Middle Colorado Watershed Council's flagship annual fundraising event. We are hosting two in-person events, on Thursday, September 29 at the Vaudeville Theater in Glenwood Springs, and on Saturday, October 1 at the Ute Theater in Rifle.

Click the link below to purchase tickets for the event on Thursday, September 29 at the Vaudeville Theater in Glenwood Springs

At the Film Festival, we share beautiful independent films that inform and inspire people to take action. Our audience comes together to share their love of the river, to laugh, to cry, and to get excited about how they can join MCWC in its mission to evaluate, protect, and enhance the health of our watershed.

Join us for a free movie night community event in Rifle! Bring your family, lawn chairs, beverages (no glass), picnic, and watch the hour-long film “My Garden of a Thousand Bees.” This event is a teaser for our annual Wild and Scenic Film Festival coming up this fall.

You will also be able to tour our interpretive center, the RiverStop or enjoy a walk around Lions Pond. The RiverStop features interesting exhibits about the unique natural wonders of the Colorado River through Rifle.

This event is free and open to the public, though seating on the grass will be limited so show up early!

• Seating- 6:30 pm

• RiverStop Tours- 6:30-8:15 pm

• Movie- 8:15 -9:30 pm

This is a teaser for our annual film festival event, which will take place October 1st 2022 at the Ute Theater in Rifle and September 29 2022 at the Vaudeville in Glenwood.

In "My Garden of a Thousand Bees," A veteran wildlife cameraman seeking refuge from the pandemic is filming the wild bees that live in his city garden with mind-blowing results. From giant bumblebees to scissor bees the size of a mosquito, he has seen over 60 species of bee. More importantly, he is developing a close relationship with an individual bee he follows through its entire life.

CO Parks & Wildlife invites local community members, anglers, and fish enthusiasts to join the Area Fish Biologist and Wildlife Fish Managers to learn about recent fish surveys in the Roaring Fork and Frying Pan rivers and Reudi Resevoir. We will discuss fish management, as well as current issues and concerns regarding our local fisheries. CPW will also provide information on proposed regulation changes. Also if there are specific topics you would like to hear about let us know.

Please join us!

April 20,2022 - 6:00 pm

Eagle County Community Center in El Jebel

0020 Eagle Count Drive

CO Parks & Wildlife invites local community members, anglers, and fish enthusiasts to learn about recent fish surveys in the Eagle River, Gore Creek, and Gypsum Ponds. We will discuss fish management, as well as current issues and concerns regarding our local fisheries. We will also provide information on proposed regulation changes. Also if there are specific topics you would like to hear about let us know.

Please join us!

April 20,2022 - 5:30 pm

Eagle County Library

600 Broadway Street, Eagle

Register for the event to secure your spot and get directions! Details to come.

Returning to a project site we last visited several years ago, RFOV will coordinate with Garfield County Vegetation Management to remove non-native riparian species (such as tamarisk and russian olive) that threaten the human access and ecological viability of the Colorado Department of Transportation's riverine property.

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A new preserve awaits! Join RFOV, Aspen Valley Land Trust, Middle Colorado Watershed Council and Highwater Farms to start the masterplan restoration of the Silt River Preserve. At this Town of Silt property (conserved by AVLT) along the Colorado River, we will help improve an existing trail, remove unnecessary fencing, install bird boxes, and learn about future steps of the decade-long restoration plan.

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The Wild and Scenic Film Festival is Middle Colorado Watershed Council's flagship annual fundraising event. The format of this year's event is hybrid: on-lawn or online.

In 2021, we're bringing back the in-person viewing event, and moving it to the lawn at the recently-completed "River Stop" interpretive center at the I-70 Rifle rest area (near Lions Pond). There is also an online viewing option so you can participate from home!

Both the on-lawn and online viewing options are on September 17, with doors at 6:30 pm. Films start at 7:00 pm.

In addition to a new lineup of films, we're bringing back a spread of great raffle items (in-person only)! This event is a fun and family friendly way to support the Middle Colorado Watershed Council and all our projects from Glenwood to De Beque.

A huge thank you to our Title Sponsor, Alpine Bank!

And thank you to our Mainstem Sponsors:
- Karp Neu Hanlon
- Iron Mountain Hot Springs
- Glenwood Adventure Park
- Colorado River District
- SGM
- Wright Water Engineers
- Balcomb & Green, P.C.

and to our Tributary sponsors:
- Grand River Construction
- Cooper Wine and Spirits
- Casey Brewing and Blending
- Mona Lisa Boutique