Adopt-A-Park Tree Planting & Clean Up
Rollans Park, Ridgway
Volunteer in small work groups with UWP at Rollans Park in Ridgway. This is a great way to appreciate the outdoors and get some community service in your schedule!
We are seeking a handful of people (or two handfuls at the most) to help:
- plant a few tree seedlings on both sides of the Uncompahgre River between May 30 and June 5 (date to be determined based on volunteer schedules),
- water the newly planted trees once or twice a week all summer (each volunteer only has to commit to once or twice a month),
- pick up litter and branches throughout the park along the Uncompahgre River on Saturday, June 13, 9 a.m. to noon.
This year's Rollans Park activities are supported by the Town of Ridgway, Ouray Trails Group, and American Rivers National River Cleanup.
Go online for information & to sign up.
Well Water Testing in Western Colorado
Please help our public health departments understand well usage in a six-county area. This survey is for homeowners with a private well (or spring) that is used for drinking water in Delta, Gunnison, Hinsdale, Montrose, Ouray, and San Miguel counties. The estimated time to complete the survey is 10 minutes. The survey will be closed at 11:59 p.m. on June 30, 2020; only one survey per household submitted by an adult 18+years. At the end of the survey you may opt in for entry in the drawings of $25 Amazon gift cards. There is no cost or purchase required.
To access the online survey, visit https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/wellwatertesting.
To find out more information about the well testing program, go to the West Central Public Health Partnership website.
Please note: the free well testing program has ended and final results are now being compiled.
2020 (Online) San Juan Mining & Reclamation Conference – Presenters Needed
This year, inspired by our current evolving situation in the face of the COVID-19 pandemic, we invite prospective presenters to look at “Adaptive Capacity in Uncertain Times”. We understand the challenges associated with an online format and we also embrace the opportunities to try new ways of sharing. Therefore, our goal is to present a highly interactive experience that allows for opportunities to engage with presenters, peers, and exhibitors. With multiple short sessions between Sept. 21 and 24, we will continue to adjust the schedule as we learn more about the pandemic.
Learn more about the conference theme and proposed sessions: 2020 SJMRC Call for Abstracts
Submit an Abstract by June 15.
San Juan Mountains Guided Wildflower Walk
Saturday, July 25, 2020 @ 9 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Walk among the native plants of the subalpine vegetation zone with guide Mary Menz. Co-author of Common Wildflowers of the San Juan Mountains, Mary will identify wildflowers, share historical uses of native plants, and talk about the role native plants play in the ecosystem—including areas with acid mine runoff.
Go online for details & to reserve your spot.
Ridgway RiverFest cancelled in 2020
 The board and staff of the Uncompahgre Watershed Partnership made the difficult decision in March to cancel the 2020 Ridgway RiverFest, held annually in June. For more details, see the RiverFest Blog.
Besides being a celebration and a great way to educate the community and visitors about watershed health, RiverFest is UWP's largest fundraiser of the year. Since we are not raising funds through sponsorship donations this year, we will appreciate if those who are able can donate any amount through PayPal in May or June to help UWP keep our watershed protection and improvement activities going strong.
We hope you can get out with your family members this June and have fun recreating (safely) on the Uncompahgre River!
Support Local Businesses & Organizations!
The following donors generously supported the 2019 Ridgway RiverFest, and we know they would have wanted to donate again this year. During the economic upheaval of the COVID-19 pandemic, please patronize the businesses and contribute to the organizations.
Double RL Ranch • Alpine Bank • BeP EarthWise Foundation • Ridgway Mountain Market • RIGS Fly Shop & Guide Service • San Miguel Power Association • Town of Ridgway
American Whitewater • Pendant Publishing, Beacon Senior News • Canyon Bridge LLC• Divide Ranch & Golf Club • J. David Reed, P.C. • Potential Power Systems • Ridgway-Ouray Community Council • Ross Reels USA • Scott and Sheelagh Williams • Telluride Ski & Golf • Colorado Boy Brewery & Pub • The Liquor Store • MBC Grand Broadcasting
Alpacka Raft • Alternative Power Enterprises • Amanda Clements – YLR • CB Design • Double D Ranch • Dudley Case Nature Photography • Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad & Museum • Dynamic Fire Protection Systems, Inc. • Jack’s Plastic Welding • JT Custom Metalwork • Mountain Lodge Telluride • Mountain Waters Rafting • On-Sight Construction • Orvis Hot Springs • Red Mountain Radio • Ridgway Family Dentistry • Shavano Conservation District • SOM Footwear Team • Wheat Foods Council
Alpine Edge Engineering • Centennial Ranch • Colorado River Water Conservation District • Fairmont Heritage Place, Franz Klammer lodge • Gnar LLC • Golden Goddess Salon • Great Outdoors Colorado (GOCO) • Jay & Kathy Montgomery • Mountain Fever Shirt and Gifts • Carlos Nakai & Pamela Hyde Nakai • Ouray Brewery • Ouray Ice Park • Provisions Cafe at the Barber Shop • Re/Max Randy Gregory • Renewal by Andersen • Rockin’ K Jeep Rental • San Juan Hut System • Sacred Water Consultants LLC • San Juan Accounting, Inc. • http://www.voyagebooks.org
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