Yampa River Scorecard Out Now
What is the Yampa River Scorecard Project?
The YRSP is a long-term river health monitoring and evaluation program for the Yampa River Basin that will rate the overall condition of different segments of the Yampa River and articulate results through a “scorecard.” A comprehensive long-term monitoring program has yet to exist in the Yampa Basin.
Why is the Yampa important?
The Yampa River serves as the lifeblood for Northwest Colorado in many ways. This river, due to its limited reservoir storage, still retains a natural hydrograph that sees very high peaks and low base flows. The flooding of the Yampa’s banks provides a habitat where unique ecosystems still thrive.
Our Attributes
Ecological Health and Function
River
Uses and Management
People and Community Benefits
Scoring a river is no easy feat
Since the project’s beginning, our team has been spending countless hours on the river taking measurements, performing tests, logging data, and so much more. There are so many details that need to be taken into account when scoring river health!