BLUE RIVER WATERSHED GROUP
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Citizen   Science

Adopt a Temperature Logger

Flexible volunteer opportunity for community members to support monitoring efforts on the Blue River. 
Email info@blueriverwatershed.org to "adopt" a logger. Get trained on how to monitor, locate, and download data off a simple device and make a huge difference. 
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What you need:
  1. Water boots or waders (can borrow from a local fly shop)
  2. A smartphone with bluetooth ability
  3. A commitment to accessing the river roughly once a month
  4. Email
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Why we monitor temperature
The Blue River has two major impoundments (dams) that effect the temperature of the water. Dillon Reservoir is primarily a bottom release dam with the outlet structure located over 250 feet below the surface of the lake. Temperatures that far down are steady and cold. In the summer, water entering the reservoir is much warmer that what is released. In the winter, the insulated water is actually warmer. The result, a challenging thermograph for the life cycles of aquatic fish and bugs. 

By monitoring water flowing out of the dam and comparing it to the natural stream temperatures, we can understand our target "natural" temperatures and build a habitat restoration plan to better support our ecosystem. 

Volunteer Resources

Logger User Guide
Adopt a Logger Instructions
File Size: 368 kb
File Type: pdf
Download File

Volunteer Waiver -
​REQUIRED sign and return for each person
Volunteer Liability Waiver
File Size: 128 kb
File Type: pdf
Download File

Logger Location Coordinates 
Logger locations
File Size: 411 kb
File Type: pdf
Download File


Mailing Address:
​P.O. Box 867
Silverthorne, CO  80498
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​Email: 
info@blueriverwatershed.org
Phone: 
719-838-1525
​BRWG is a registered 501(c)3 nonprofit organization. Our nonprofit designation letter can be downloaded here. 
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  • Home
  • About Us
    • Our Mission
    • Meet the Board
    • Annual Report
  • What We Do
    • Current Projects
    • Integrated Water Management Plan
    • Citizen Science
    • Summit County Outdoor Coalition
    • Swan River Restoration
    • Completed Projects
  • Support
    • How to Support Us
  • Events
    • Calendar of Events
    • Breck F3T
    • Happy Hour Member Party
    • State of the Blue River
    • Dillon Beer Fest
    • River Cleanup Festival
    • Blue to Gold
  • Resources
    • Watershed Facts
    • Database of research
    • More Information