Congratulations to our partners The Blue River Watershed Group and Trout Unlimited on major funding to help restore the Blue River to Gold Medal status. The $1,857,570 from the Bureau of Reclamation Water Smart grant program will complete the engineering and design for a project to repair degraded aquatic habitat in the Blue, downstream of the Dillon Reservoir.

This reach of the Lower Blue has been impacted by its proximity to the outflow of the Reservoir, contributing to an un-naturally low water flow. Couple that with below average water temperatures from cold-water releases from the bottom of the Reservoir, and a lack of natural sediment and nutrient transport.

If want to hear more, mark your calendars for an Open House Thursday, January 11th beginning at 5:30pm at the Silverthorne Pavilion. You will hear the latest from Blue River Watershed Group, Trout Unlimited, and project collaborators, which includes FOLBR, for an informative presentation about the status and findings of the Integrated Water Management Plan.