Calendar of events

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Tuesday May 23rd, 2023
state of the river

Join us virtually for State of the River, an educational session covering river flow and reservoir level predictions, climate predictions, watershed health, and many other issues important to water users and conservationists alike.

Silverthorne Pavilion
400 Blue River Pkwy
Silverthorne, CO​
6:00pm-7:45pm 

Register Here

Saturday May 27th, 2023
​Willow Planting

We are partnering with Summit County Open Space and Blue River Watershed group to participate in a native willow planting along the Swan River in Breckenridge. This will aid in bank stabilization and overall revegetation of the riparian habitat.  Volunteers should be prepared to walk over wet and uneven ground. Learn more!

Tiger and Rock Island Road Junction
9:00am -12:30pm

Volunteer event

​Register Here​

Saturday June 17th, 2023
LAke Dillon Beer Fest

The Town of Dillon celebrates summer with beers from over 30 Colorado breweries. Enjoy views from the Dillon Amphitheatre and taste the best of the Colorado Brewer's Guild. 
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All tickets include a $5 donation to the Blue River Watershed Group and volunteers for the event get free entry to the Beer Festival!
1pm to 4pm
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Volunteer event
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Register Here​

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Tuesday June 21st, 2023
Happy Hour - Water talk

Join BRWG, Friends of the Dillon Ranger District, and High Country Conservation for a Happy Hour at a local brewery where we will discuss upcoming events, issues facing the watershed, and how you can help!

Learn how to support restoration efforts happening in the County to protect and restore our vital watersheds. 

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Saturday July 8th, 2023
Weed Pull

Come along with BRWG members, Friends of the Dillon Ranger District, and the Town of Silverthorne for a county wide noxious weed pull on Saturday, July 8 at 8 a.m. Volunteers will meet at the Community and Senior Center in Frisco, and then head to various locations with their crews. 
Learn more about the event on the Town of Silverthorne's website

Volunteer event
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Register here!

Sunday July 23rd, 2023
Hike with a Naturalist

Join BRWG's Advancement Director, Vanessa Logsdon, for a fun nature hike to learn about the species affected by our work. Bring your binocs, any naturalist guides or apps you prefer, and a sense of adventure. 

We will do some plant, mushroom, and bird id as well as discussing how the ecosystems in Colorado and the West are affected by transbasin diversions, present and historical mining, and some water policy.

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August 5th, 2023 Copper Triangle

Join us in 2023 for our annual support of the Copper Triangle. The bike trail in Copper goes right along the restored section of Tenmile Creek. What better way to celebrate a vibrate ecosystem than to celebrate the hard work of amazing athletes.

BRWG will host an aid station to help bring bike riders into the finish!

​Volunteer event

x-Country Ski Peru

​Sept 16th &17th, 2023
River Cleanup Festival

Volunteer and make a huge difference to a sensitive ecosystem by joining us for our annual river cleanup. Or join us for one of the many festivities  which include a free volunteer lunch, with beer, and live music! Play on the water with us on Sunday at the free SummitUP SUP, Kayak, costume fun paddles. Or party with us at The Pad and drink Angry James Brewery's newest release beer, the Golden Stone. Try your luck in amazing raffles to win great gear. 

Join us for a weekend of fun, celebrating the beauty and value of the water we have and volunteer to make a difference!

Volunteer event

​September 17th, 2023
Blue to Gold Raffle

Join us for our annual river cleanup weekend which finishes up with the Blue to Gold raffle at The Pad and drink Angry James Brewery's newest release beer, the Golden Stone. Try your luck in amazing raffles to win great gear. 

Join us for a weekend of fun, celebrating the beauty and value of the water we have and volunteer to make a difference!

Volunteer event

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​FIRST FRIDAY

Stop by Silverthorne's First Friday. Five of the county's best artists chose to advocate for healthy streams by beautifying public storm drains. Educate yourself, free music, and fun activities at our booth! Storm water runs directly to the river. 

Broken Compass

Join us at the Broken Compass Brewery on Airport Road for a fun-filled fundraiser. You will embrace the spirit of Colorado Gives Day, test your trivia skills, and enjoy Breckenridge's favorite local beer! 
Trivia starts at 7:00pm so get there early to form your team, get your table, and grab a drink. (No charge to play, spectators also welcome.) $1 from each beer sale is donated to Blue River Watershed Group to fund river restoration research and implementation! ​

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​Mine Tour

Join BRWG and Breckenridge Heritage Alliance for a tour of the Golden Horseshoe. BRWG members get a FREE Gold Mine and Dredge Boat hike/snowshoe. Click here for more details about the tour. Space is limited, first come first serve. Non-member fee is $25/person. Email info@BlueRiverWatershed.org to sign up for the tour. ​
Meet at B & B Trailhead, French Gulch Road, Breckenridge. Tour starts at 10:00am, be ready to hike or snowshoe depending on snow conditions. Email Info@blueriverwatershed.org for details and to register.

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brwg in the news

Copper’s Play Forever Fridays program raises $34,000 for nonprofits

As part of the program, Copper donates $5 of every $99 lift ticket purchased in advance online. ​The Blue River Watershed Group is a beneficiary of the program.
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Surveys show significant fish declines in Blue River upstream of Dillon Reservoir

​Fish populations are seeing a significant decline in the Blue River. That is according to a 2019 fishery survey report published by Colorado Parks and Wildlife.

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Colorado River District provides funds for Blue River basin project

April 26, 2021 - Taylor Sienkiewicz
​The Colorado River District has approved funding for several projects across the Western Slope, including Phase 2 of the Blue River Integrated Water Management Plan in Summit County. The district allocated $25,000 to the project. The Blue River plan was created by the Blue River Watershed Group and Trout Unlimited in 2019.

The goal of the plan is to understand why there is a decline of fish between the Dillon and Green Mountain reservoirs and how to reverse or mitigate the problem. The plan and its associated research is also intended to guide future goals and projects in the Blue River basin watershed.
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Phase 2 of the plan involves gathering data and analyzing certain areas of the Blue River basin identified as needing further analysis in Phase 1.

Header photo courtesy of Bill Linfield.