It is time for every water user to take seriously their role in being a river steward.  After you fish, boat, kayak, or stand-up paddleboard CLEAN, DRAIN, and DRY all your gear. Every time. Yes, really, every time.

June 19, 2025 - 

Summary: 

Stream flows across the Roaring Fork Watershed decreased over the last week and are currently flowing 45-58% of normal for this time of year. Flows on the Crystal River, whose headwaters received the least amount of snow compared to the headwaters of the Fryingpan and Roaring Fork, decreased by one-third in the last week! The lower Fryingpan River is also experiencing below average flows following Ruedi Reservoir release reductions two weeks ago. According to the Bureau of Reclamation, current releases from Ruedi (110 cfs) are expected to continue until the third week of July, when it is projected the Cameo call may be placed. The National Weather Service issued a Red Flag Warning and Fire Weather Watch for this Friday and Saturday, respectively. Gusty winds, low relative humidity, and dry fuels will create dangerous fire conditions across the Colorado River Headwaters.

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