Background
Rapidly degrading conditions on this lower part of the Yampa River in the summer of 2020 put stress on the Upper Colorado River Endangered Fish Recovery Program, who were working quickly to boost flows in the Recovery Program’s Critical Habitat Reach.
Tool
Reservoir Releases
Water leased from Elkhead Reservoir was strategically released to the river, boosting flows in the endangered fish reach.
Partners
Bonneville Environmental Foundation, Colorado Water Conservation Board, US Fish and Wildlife Service, Upper Colorado River Endangered Fish Recovery Program, Colorado River District, Tri-State Generation and Transmission Association
