Join the conversation around West Slope water at your local meeting!
Find your local meeting and register today.
Hosted by the Colorado River District and a variety of local partnership organizations in twelve different watersheds, the State of the River event series is a spring tradition in western Colorado. Join your neighbors and local experts for a casual, public-information evening including not only a look at the upcoming hydrology, but a summary of major western water issues, and a spotlight for the projects and priorities of each local community.
Held in the evenings in a variety of local community spaces, State of the River meetings are designed to welcome anyone with an interest in these critical issues. No need to be an expert!
Registration is required, but attendance and dinner are free.
While each night’s program will vary slightly, we strive to leave time for a public Q&A session, and many of our presenters are available before and after for specific questions.
Key topics at all events will include:
- River flow forecasts
- Updates on the Colorado River system
- Local water projects and priorities
- Current challenges facing Western Colorado water users
- Shoshone Water Rights Preservation Project updates
- The work of the Colorado River District to fight for West Slope water
If there are local water issues, or projects worth celebrating that you would like to see featured at your community’s State of the River meeting, please include that information in the registration form.
We encourage all community members—whether deeply involved in water issues or just beginning to engage—to join us and participate in this important conversation.
Secure your spot today and be part of shaping the future of water in western Colorado!
Find your river!
Agendas will be posted for each meeting once they are finalized.
6-8 p.m. Olympian Hall, Howelson Hill, Steamboat Springs – CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
Presented in partnership with the Community Ag Alliance and Upper Yampa Water Conservancy District
AGENDA COMING SOON
6:00 p.m. Light Dinner (free for registered attendees)
6:30 p.m. Welcome and Program begins
8:15 p.m. Program ends
6-8 p.m. Moffat County Fairgrounds, Craig – CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
Presented in partnership with the Community Ag Alliance
AGENDA COMING SOON
6:00 p.m. Light Dinner (free for registered attendees)
6:30 p.m. Welcome and Program begins
8:15 p.m. Program ends
6-8 p.m. Montrose Event Center, Montrose – CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
Presented in partnership with the Gunnison Basin Roundtable
AGENDA COMING SOON
6:00 p.m. Light Dinner (free for registered attendees)
6:30 p.m. Welcome and Program begins
8:15 p.m. Program ends
Audience Q&A
6-8 p.m. Sherbino Theater, Ridgway – CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
Presented in partnership with Uncompahgre Watershed Partnership and Ouray County Water Users Association.
AGENDA COMING SOON
6:00 p.m. Light Dinner (free for registered attendees)
6:30 p.m. Welcome and Program begins
8:15 p.m. Program ends
Audience Q&A
6-8 p.m. Meyer Ballroom, Colorado Mesa University – CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
Presented in partnership with The CMU Water Center
AGENDA COMING SOON
6:00 p.m. Light Dinner (free for registered attendees)
6:30 p.m. Welcome and Program begins
8:15 p.m. Program ends
Audience Q&A
6-8 p.m. Morgridge Commons, Glenwood Springs – CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
Presented in partnership with the Middle Colorado Watershed Council
AGENDA COMING SOON
6:00 p.m. Light Dinner (free for registered attendees)
6:30 p.m. Welcome and Program begins
8:15 p.m. Program ends
Audience Q&A
6-8 p.m. Fairfield Center, Meeker – CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
Presented in partnership with the Rio Blanco Water Conservancy District
AGENDA COMING SOON
6:00 p.m. Light Dinner (free for registered attendees)
6:30 p.m. Welcome and Program begins
8:15 p.m. Program ends
Audience Q&A
6-8 p.m. Dunaway Room, Pitkin County Library, Aspen – CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
Presented in partnership with Pitkin County Healthy Rivers and the Roaring Fork Conservancy District
AGENDA COMING SOON
6:00 p.m. Light Dinner (free for registered attendees)
6:30 p.m. Welcome and Program begins
8:15 p.m. Program ends
Audience Q&A
6-8 p.m. Colorado Mountain College, Edwards – CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
Presented in partnership with the Eagle River Water and Sanitation District
AGENDA COMING SOON
6:00 p.m. Light Dinner (free for registered attendees)
6:30 p.m. Welcome and Program begins
8:15 p.m. Program ends
Audience Q&A
6-8 p.m. Fred Field Center, Gunnison – CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
Presented in partnership with the Upper Gunnison Water Conservancy District
AGENDA COMING SOON
6:00 p.m. Light Dinner (free for registered attendees)
6:30 p.m. Welcome and Program begins
8:15 p.m. Program ends
Audience Q&A
6-8 p.m. Silverthorne Pavilion, Silverthorne – CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
Presented in partnership with the Blue River Watershed Group
AGENDA COMING SOON
6:00 p.m. Light Dinner (free for registered attendees)
6:30 p.m. Welcome and Program begins
8:15 p.m. Program ends
Audience Q&A
6-8 p.m. Headwaters Center, Winter Park – CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
Presented in partnership with Grand County
AGENDA COMING SOON
6:00 p.m. Light Dinner (free for registered attendees)
6:30 p.m. Welcome and Program begins
8:15 p.m. Program ends
Audience Q&A