Roaring Fork Conservancy

Having sources of abundant, high quality water is vital to maintaining clean drinking water, agriculture, tourism, and the ecosystem health of the Roaring Fork Watershed.

 

The Roaring Fork Conservancy was founded in November 1996 with a mission to protect the valley's rivers and streams. Since then, 1,451 square miles of mostly pristine headwaters is truly more valued and better protected today than ever before.

 

Today, the Roaring Fork Conservancy has grown to be one of the most respected watershed conservation organizations in Colorado, offering a huge slate of educational programs designed to help local residents better understand water issues in the valley and many volunteering opportunities during the late spring, summer and early fall. They also offer several wildlife viewing trips around the Valley.