Events

Thursday, November 5

11:30 AM | Celebrate RFC's 30th Birthday!
The River Center, 22800 Two Rivers Road, Basalt, CO map

Celebrate our 30th birthday with us!


Event Details | Register

Tuesday, November 10

5:00 PM | How Ruedi Reservoir Helped Colorado River Users Through 2026 Dry Conditions
Basalt Regional Library map

Learn why Ruedi Reservoir was so heavily relied upon during the challenging 2026 water year.


Event Details | Register

Sunday, November 15

4:00 PM | 2026 Roaring Fork Watershed Photo Contest
map

Show us your Roaring Fork Watershed photos by entering them into the 19th Annual Roaring Fork Watershed Photo Contest!


Event Details | Register

Tuesday, December 8

8:00 AM | Colorado Gives Day is December 8th!
map

Brought to you by PNC but fueled by the people of Colorado. Support sound river science, protect critical riparian areas, and fund watershed education for children to adults! 

Through ColoradoGives.org, every donation we receive helps us benefit from the $1 Million Incentive Fund! Thanks to Colorado Gives Foundation and PNC Bank, the amount we raise from November 1 to December 8th qualifies us to receive a portion of one of the largest gives-day incentive funds in the country!


Event Details | Donate

Wednesday, December 9

5:00 PM | Growing Through the Drought: How Grand Valley Farmers Navigated 2026
Basalt Regional Library map

A behind-the-scenes look at how the district and its water users adapted in real time, the sacrifices and collaboration that helped carry the season forward, and the lessons learned about resilience, relationships, and preparing for an increasingly uncertain water future.


Event Details | Register

Thursday, January 14

5:00 PM | The Years of Living Dangerously on the Colorado River
Basalt Regional Library map

We’ll discuss the federal government’s new rules for operating the river over the short term and how they address (or don’t) the situation we face. 


Event Details | Register

Tuesday, January 19

7:00 PM | The River Film Screening
TACAW map

This 2026 feature documentary film gives voice to the Colorado River. As the central character in this unfolding drama, the film explores her relationship with the rest of the living world. The movie tightly interweaves a small ensemble of people who represent the core tensions at play in the Colorado River water depletion.


Event Details | Purchase Tickets

Thursday, February 4

5:00 PM | The Brutal 2025-2026 Snow Season in Colorado, and Where Things Stand This Winter
Basalt Regional Library map

We’ll look back at how the brutal snow season in 2025-2026 evolved, and also assess where things stand thus far in Water Year 2027.


Event Details | Register

Tuesday, February 16

5:00 PM | How Does Metal Contamination Affect Aquatic Insects in Lincoln Creek?
Basalt Regional Library map

By comparing these communities in Lincoln Creek and the Roaring Fork River before and after the two waterways meet, this research explores how metal contamination may affect aquatic life downstream.


Event Details | Register

 

 


REGISTER FOR A PROGRAM

Please note: Cancellations made within 48 hours are non-refundable but can be applied toward annual membership dues upon request.

 

 


DOWNLOAD RFC WAIVERS (PDF files)

STANDARD WAIVER (all land-based programs)

RIVER FLOAT AND NORTH STAR FLOAT PROGRAM WAIVER (all on-water based programs)

MEDIA RELEASE (only)

Contact Us

Roaring Fork Conservancy

PHONE: (970) 927-1290
EMAIL: info@roaringfork.org

MAILING ADDRESS:
PO Box 3349
Basalt, CO 81621

PHYSICAL ADDRESS:
22800 Two Rivers Road
Basalt, CO 81621

What's New

Fryingpan Fishing Brings in $3.8 Million Annually to Local Economy Learn More

Contact