Friends of the River Uncompahgre - ForU

04/16/2026

Don’t miss it - Event is in Ouray -

03/20/2026

Join Backcountry Hunters & Anglers for a screening of the film Common Waters on Friday, March 20 at 6:00 PM at Shelter Distilling in Montrose.

This film highlights the growing conflict over stream access in Colorado, where the constitution declares water public, yet landowners restrict access, creating ongoing tension. The film explores the fight to protect everyone’s right to enjoy Colorado’s rivers and streams. The event will include entertainment, the film, a sweepstakes, and a panel discussion. Tickets are $5 and can be purchased here: https://www.backcountryhunters.org/events/eventid/4854/e/common-waters-film-screening-montrose-co-20-mar-2026

11/20/2025

11/18/2025

Great work on the upper Uncompahgre!!

The Uncompahgre River flows from Colorado’s San Juan mountains through the towns of Ouray and Ridgway and then into Ridgway Reservoir, which stores water for farms and households downstream. The river is beautiful, but it’s also troubled; runoff from old mines carries heavy metals into the river...

11/17/2025

Our National public lands day restoration and educational event was a success! Watch the video to learn more! Thanks to for the video. Thanks to all our volunteers who came out to help! It was a beautiful day and we look forward to more events next year!

08/22/2025

The tree near town run take out (before Taviwach) has been CLEARED. Kudos to Greg and anyone that helped him.🤗 🏄🏻‍♂️ 🤩 Thank you 👏

08/20/2025

A tree blocking the river from the right (east) side to the west bank about 100 yards upstream of the Taviwach takeout. It's possible to pull over above it on the left (west) side and drag boats around. City Parks has been notified about the tree.

07/29/2025

Where does the Uncompahgre River begin? Lake Como, is the headwaters of the Uncompahgre at 12,215 ft elevation! 💦❄️

07/11/2025

🌊🎣 Join us for “Roles of a River” at the Montrose Children’s Museum! 🎉

Celebrate our new exhibits — the Water Wall, Water Cycle, and Fishing Station — with a special event on Saturday, July 12 from 10am–12pm!

💧 Hands-on activities
🐟 Interactive learning
🌞 Summer fun for the whole family

🎟 FREE for museum members
🎟 1/2 price admission for all other visitors

Come make a splash and explore the many ways water shapes our world! 💦