Colorado Water Project
Eagle Valley Trout Unlimited
2010
Colorado Water Project
Many rivers and streams in Colorado are heavily depleted and lack the flows necessary to sustain healthy cold water fisheries. Since its inception in 1998, Trout Unlimited’s Colorado Water Project has worked to address this problem. The Water Project has defeated water diversion and storage projects that would diminish river flows, has helped to pass several pieces of legislation expanding the state in stream flow program, and has created dialogue among water providers regarding ways to develop water supplies without damaging Colorado’s rivers and fisheries. Trout Unlimited is the only group in Colorado dedicated to conserving, protecting and restoring stream flows and rivers. Learn more here
Take Action Now to Save the Fraser River and Colorado River Headwaters
To ensure sustained flows and healthy habitat that support fish, wildlife, and local communities, please ask Denver Water and the US Army Corps of Engineers to require mitigation for the Moffat Firming Project. Read more about the proposed Moffat Project and how you can go on the record to help save the Fraser River and Upper Colorado River headwaters.
Also, don't forget to join the "Save the Colorado River--Don't Flatline the Fraser" Facebook Group!
Help Integrate TU's Conservation Model Into America's Great Outdoors Initiative
In April, President Obama outlined his ideas for America's Great Outdoors (AGO) initiative and asked Interior Secretary Salazar, USDA Secretary Vilsack and others for help in developing the plan. Administration officials have held numerous listening sessions around the nation to get input from citizens on what they want the President to do. This is great opportunity for you to help shape the outcome of this project.
Ask the Administration to ensure that AGO places a high priority on protecting, reconnecting and restoring our country's aquatic systems and sustaining the nation's engagement in aquatic conservation by enhancing water-based recreation and access and by improving youth education opportunities.
