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WE NEED YOUR HELP
TO KEEP THE CRYSTAL WILD & SCENIC

Take the Flow Free Forever pledge!

​Pitkin County Healthy Rivers is part of a large coalition of organizations and local community members working to gain Wild & Scenic River protection for the Crystal River. ​Learn more...
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LATEST NEWS

Fish Park Boardwalk Project!
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updated October 28, 2022
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Watch our 10+ Anniversary Story!
updated June 22, 2022
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Robinson Diversion wins an award!
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updated Nov. 17, 2021
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CELEBRATING 10+ YEARS OF HEALTHY RIVERS

YOUR
WATERSHED
MATTERS!
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AMAZING RIVERS
MILES OF STREAM
​ACRE FEET OF WATER ANNUALLY
DISCHARGED INTO THE COLORADO RIVER

SUPPORTING...

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COMMUNITY

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AGRICULTURE

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RECREATION

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WILDLIFE

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ECOLOGY


OUR FOCUS

The Healthy Rivers program was created by a 0.1 sales tax (equal to 10 cents of every $100 purchase) authorized by Pitkin County voters in 2008.  The tax measure mandates the River Board's objectives as follows:

IMPROVING
WATER QUANTITY
& QUALITY​

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We maintain and improve water quality and quantity within the  Roaring Fork watershed.


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PROTECTING 
​WATER FOR THE WATERSHED

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We purchase, adjudicate changes of, lease, use, bank, sell, and protect water rights for the benefit of the Roaring Fork watershed.

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AUGMENTING
​STREAM
FLOWS
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We work to secure, create and augment minimum stream flows in conjunction with non-profits, grant agencies, and appropriate State and Federal agencies to ensure ecological health, recreational opportunities, and wildlife and riparian habitat.

PROMOTING
​WATER
​CONSERVATION

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We promote water conservation.
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ENHANCING
WATERSHED
FACILITIES

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We improve and construct capital facilities that contribute to the objectives listed above.

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CONTACT


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​530 E. Main Street
Suite 301
​Aspen, CO 81611

​​(970) 920-5190
(970) 429-2700 TDD / TTY
Website Accessibility

​healthyrivers@pitkincounty.com

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  • Our Work
    • Projects >
      • Keep the Crystal Wild & Scenic
      • Fisherman's Park & Boardwalk
      • Robinson Diversion
      • RICD Water Right
      • Whitewater Park
      • Osprey Cam
    • Grants
    • Education
    • Legal
  • About
    • Board & Staff
  • News
  • Contact
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