The Blue River Watershed Group

Blue River WAtershed Group

The Blue River Watershed Group (BRWG) was founded in 2004 by a group of local community members who were passionate about protecting and preserving the health of the Blue River Basin. Our mission is to promote, protect, and restore a healthy Blue River watershed through cooperative community education, stewardship, and resource management. We focus on the entire watershed, which drains an area of about 680 square miles covering all of Summit County and portions of Grand and Lake Counties. Read more about our organization here.

Upcoming Highlights

Copper Triangle

Volunteers needed to support racers at this epic road bike event
Where: Copper Mountain
When: August 6th
Details: Volunteers will be supporting as road marshals who help direct riders along the course. AM and PM shifts available.
Hosted by: Outside Events - a portion of proceeds support BRWG

Lunch, after event meal, water, and supplies will be provided

Watershed Festival

Volunteers needed for the River Cleanup 9-12, party to follow
Where: County-wide
When: August 26-28
Spend the weekend showing your appreciation for the water in our lakes and rivers by participating in the River Cleanup and fun events of the Watershed Festival.
Sign up: Go to the event page for activity registrations

Restore the Fishery

Learn more about how the community is coming together to restore the Blue River fishery from Silverthorne to Green Mountain Reservoir. Join the cause

Educate yourself with expert Q&A sessions
Watch the IWMP virtual update from 9/30/21

They are all fun events and proceeds go directly into determining the cause of the Blue River's declining fishery and bring the Blue back to Gold Medal status!

Integrated Water Management plan

BRWG is currently working closely with our partner, Trout Unlimited, to develop an Integrated Water Management Plan (IWMP) that will provide a roadmap for future water use, restoration projects, and other solutions to the issues that currently threaten the health of the watershed. This project is our primary focus and once it is completed the IWMP will guide the strategic direction of BRWG for the next several years. We need your input! What are your main concerns for the health of our watershed? Please complete our short survey to share your perspective.

Read more about the Integrated Water Management Plan

Photos by Heather Distad Photography and John Fielder