Events
Posted Friday, March 20th, 2009 by BRWG
Mining and Watershed Planning in Summit County
Please join the BRWG on Thursday, March 19 from 7-9 pm in the Senior Center for a forum discussing “Mining and Watershed Planning in the Snake River Basin.”
Presenters will discuss the history of mining and how it has impacted Summit County’s water quality, the current Snake River Watershed Plan, as well as past and on-going clean-up efforts.
Our list of speakers and topics includes:
Mike Clary – History of mining in the Snake River basin
Zach Margolis, BRWG – Current vs. historical practices in mining cleanup
Brian Lorch, Open Space Dept – County cleanup efforts
Andrew Todd, USGS – Overview of aquatic life in the Snake River
Bonie Pate, CDPHE WQCD – Watershed plan and the state’s involvement
Jim Shaw, BRWG – Overview of BRWG’s Snake River Watershed Plan
Jean MacKenzie, EPA; Olivia Garcia, USFS – Upcoming opportunities for cleanup
Posted Thursday, February 12th, 2009 by BRWG
Join us on February 12, 2009 from 6:30 – 8:30 pm for a free water workshop! Please join us at the CMC Breckenridge campus for this informational event.
The Summit County Water Issues Workshop is a two-hour discussion period designed for people who have always heard about the importance of water and want to know more. Presenters will cover local, state and regional water issues in a non-intimidating atmosphere where questions are encouraged.
“Water is such a basic element, but because it is scarce in the Arid West, it can get complex very fast,” said Jim Pokrandt of the Colorado River District. “We hope to help people understand the basic issues because the best defense of Western Colorado water is an educated public.”
The workshop will feature three 10-minute videos commissioned by the Colorado River District as a means of introducing important water topics. The videos cover water supply, water administration and transmountain diversions. Updates will also be given on the Colorado Basin Roundtable and talks involving future water supply solutions for the Front Range and Summit County. Local Water Commissioner Scott Hummer will update attendees on Blue River Basin issues.
The workshop is sponsored by the Blue River Watershed Group and the Colorado River Water Conservation District. Take-home materials will be available to help explain Colorado Water Law and other topical issues.
Posted Thursday, December 4th, 2008 by BRWG
Join the Blue River Watershed Group for an informational session about our Snake River Watershed Plan on December 4 from 6:30-8:30 at the Frisco Recreation Center on 3rd and Granite. Experts will discuss important mining issues and clean up proposals for the Snake River.
Posted Saturday, October 11th, 2008 by BRWG
The Blue River Watershed Group wants you to join us with Trout Unlimited for a River Clean up.
We want you to volunteer for the 10th Annual Make A Difference Day! The event is being held on October 11, 2008 at 8:00 a.m. at the Summit County Bus Barns. Come for a day of fun, and give back to the community. Please sign up at the Summit Prevention Alliance on the link below or send us and email at christina@blueriverwatershed.org for more information.
Please click the link here to register yourself or your family to participate.
Posted Friday, September 12th, 2008 by BRWG
Eighteen teams of four compete in a three-day fly fishing and golf tournament. Team members will experience some of the most coveted private water and challenging fairways in Colorado.
Proceeds from the Festival benefit the Blue River through restoration and improvements done by the Town of Silverthorne. Since 2003, the Town has been working alongside other organizations and agencies on various projects to sustain the health and vibrancy of the Blue River from the Dillon Reservoir to the Green Mountain Reservoir. Past projects have included constructing fish habitat enhancement structures, expanding public access areas and diligently working to maintain the Lower Blue’s Gold Medal Trout designation.
The Town of Silverthorne is committed to preserving and enhancing the recreational opportunities available on the Blue River, and also protecting water quality and quantity of the Lower Blue River. Your participation in the Blue River Festival makes it all possible!
For more information about the Blue River Festival Tournament or Registration.
Posted Saturday, September 6th, 2008 by BRWG
Held at the Breckenridge Riverwalk Center hosted by the Blue River Watershed Group (BRWG) and the High Country Conservation Center (HC3). 
Join the Blue River Watershed Group and High Country Conservation for happy hour and a series of short films presented by the Patagonia Wild and Scenic Environmental Film Festival. There will be a cash bar at 7:00 and a chance to mingle with local groups to discuss how they are making a difference in Summit County. Films will start promptly at 7:45 pm, admission is $15.
The Films:
Save Our Snow
Climate: A Crisis Averted
Story of Stuff
Fish & Cow
Carpa Diem
Intermission and time for a cocktail!
For the Price of a Cup of Coffee
Fridays at the Farm
Hybrid Pedal
Pulp, Poo and Perfection
Whether it is the struggle for environmental justice or an educational tale about an endangered species, these films expose people to forward-thinking ideas and global awareness. We want the Wild and Scenic Film Festival to inspire a sense of activism in our local community.
Just as the festival uses film to promote and encourage grassroots environmental activism, Patagonia uses business to inspire and implement solutions to the environmental crisis. By joining forces, we can use the strength of our common goals to bring this motivating film festival to as many viewers and potential activists as possible. By showing the Wild & Scenic Environmental Film Festival in Breckenridge, the Blue River Watershed Group and High Country Conservation wishes to inspire more individuals to take action and help in the environmental movement!
For more information visit the Wild and Scenic Environmental Film Festival website.
Posted Friday, August 15th, 2008 by BRWG
Please join the Continental Divide Land Trust for the first ever Parade of No Homes on Friday, August 15, followed in the evening by the 6th Annual Friends of Open Space Party.
The Parade of No Homes is a self-driving tour of protected open spaces in the Lower Blue River Valley, from Silverthorne north to Heeney and Green Mountain Reservoir. At stops along the route, artists will be painting in plein air, capturing views of your favorite local landscapes. Art created in the morning will be on display and for sale at the Friends of Open Space Party that evening.
Many acres of ranchlands, scenic views, and wildlife habitat have been protected in the Lower Blue by a variety of conservation techniques. Come learn about these protected lands and enjoy the beautiful scenery of the northern end of Summit County, while watching local and national artists at work. Make a day of it!
The Friends of Open Space Party celebrates land conservation and natural resource protection with booths from local “green” non-profits, food by Hearthstone Catering, and the display and sale of art created that morning. The fun and social evening also includes a silent auction, cash bar, and music by the local band, Ten Mile Divide.
The Parade of No Homes starts between 9:00 a.m. and 9:30 a.m. at the Silverthorne Rec Center. The Friends of Open Space Party starts at 6:00 p.m. at the Silverthorne Pavilion, located at 400 Blue River Parkway.
For ticket information, event details and artist biographies visit the Continental Divide Land Trust website.
Posted Thursday, June 19th, 2008 by BRWG
Silverthorne Pavilion, Silverthorne
Sponsored by BRWG and FLOBR
Join us on June 19 for a close look at Lower Blue water issues. Friend of Lower Blue River and the Blue River Watershed Group (BRWG) will jointly present this water forum with a focus on the Lower Blue.
Your perspective on Colorado water depends on your location in a watershed. The Lower Blue is in a unique location with respect to many of these water issues. Discussion will include the Lower Blue Pumpback, Wolcott Reservoir, Old Dillon Reservoir enlargement, the Blue River Management Plan, the future of agricultural water, and river / habitat enhancement in the Lower Blue and recent water legislation.
The evening will include an open house with information and displays by entities with an interest in Lower Blue water and a panel discussion focusing our water future in the Lower Blue. Speakers will include Jim Pokrandt, Colorado River District and Scott Hummer, State Water Commissioner.
River enhancement projects in the Lower Blue will be highlighted. Ranchers in the Lower Blue represent a vanguard of fish, waterfowl and river flow enhancement projects. We can all learn more about how to be better stewards of the river and our precious water resources. The future will bring increased pressure on our water resources.
The water quality in the Lower Blue is of the highest quality and has been designated as a gold medal fishery by the Division of Wildlife. Other segments of the Blue River watershed have significantly impaired water quality due to impacts associated with historical hard rock mining, runoff from old mining areas, urban areas, construction and I-70 maintenance activities. The Lower Blue is dependent on reservoir operations that could minimize water quantity and quality.
Posted Wednesday, June 11th, 2008 by BRWG
with Colorado River Water Conservation District on May 7, 2008 from 6:30- 8:00 at the Frisco Community Center on 3rd and Granite in Frisco, CO.
