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Organization Founded
Original Board Members: Bill Browning, Shane Harvey, Jim Light, Chris Myers & David Wilhelm -
Became an official non-profit organisation
Recieved 503 (c) 3 status -
Our first employee hired
Jeanne Beaudry hired as first employee (Executive Director) -
Scientific study completed of three mile Basalt stretch of Roaring Fork River
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First Newsletter and annual campaign established
Development Director hired; first newsletter published; annual campaign established -
Education program begins
Education program begins under direction of Leigh Gillette -
Basalt River Days Festival Created
Roaring Fork Conservancy helps create Basalt River Days festival (1998-2010) -
Field program created
Field program created to establish better relationship with outfitters -
Became part of the River Watch Network
Colorado Watershed Assembly
Became part of the River Watch Network, overseeing 24 local water quality monitoring sites in the watershed (1997-present) -
First Roaring Fork Conservancy Easement
Heron Point conservation easement becomes the first Roaring Fork Conservancy easement, protecting seven acres of riparian habitat along the Roaring Fork River -
Minimum river setback adopted in Basalt
Roaring Fork Conservancy helps the Town of Basalt adopt a minimum set-back from rivers and streams within the town limits. -
First Fryingpan River Cleanup
First Annual Fryingpan River Cleanup organized (1999-present) -
Receive Environmental Stewardship Award
Receive Environmental Stewardship Award from the Town of Carbondale -
Roaring Fork Conservancy receives $36,000 from the State of Colorado
Roaring Fork Conservancy receives $36,000 from the State of Colorado under Section 319 of the Clean Water Act for the Basalt Education and Stormwater Study -
Park East conservation easement adopted
Park East conservation easement adopted, protecting eight acres of riparian corridor and hillside -
Rivers Council formed
Rivers Council formed as a fundraising arm of Roaring Fork Conservancy -
Cattle Creek Confluence conservation easement adopted
Cattle Creek Confluence conservation easement adopted, protecting 54 acres of riparian corridor along the Roaring Fork River and Cattle Creek near Glenwood Springs -
Crystal River Confluence conservation easement adopted
Crystal River Confluence conservation easement adopted, protecting six acres of riparian wetlands along the Crystal River near Carbondale -
Participate in Town of Basalt Master Plan round-tables
Participate in Town of Basalt Master Plan round-tables -
Emma Open Space conservation easement finalized
Emma Open Space conservation easement finalized, protecting 74 acres of migration corridor and wetlands near Basalt -
First annual River Rendezvous fundraising event
First annual River Rendezvous fundraising event established (2000-present) -
Basalt Stormwater Evaluations and Recommendations Report completed
Basalt Storm Water Study Basalt Stormwater Evaluations and Recommendations Report completed -
Help found the Roaring Fork Watershed Collaborative
Help found the Roaring Fork Watershed Collaborative to bring diverse water interests together -
Help pass the Basalt Open Space and Riverfront Parks initiatives
Help pass the Basalt Open Space and Riverfront Parks initiatives which creates a $3 million fund for land acquisition -
First State of the Rivers Report published
2001 State of the River Report
First State of the Rivers Report published, outlining the current health of the Roaring Fork Watershed rivers -
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2002 Drought
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Launch of expanded and improved website www.roaringfork.org
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First River Guide School training conducted
First River Guide School training conducted with local fishing and rafting guides (2002-present) -
Fryingpan Valley Economic Study completed
Fryingpan Economic StudyFryingpan Valley Economic Study completed -
push for new temporary instream flow donation legislation in Colorado
Summer drought conditions prompt Roaring Fork Conservancy to push for new temporary instream flow donation legislation in Colorado legislature through a Rippy-sponsored bill during 2003 session and a Curry-sponsored bill during 2005 session. -
Introduce new Watershed Education Programs
Introduce new Watershed Education Programs designed to help students better understand water-related issues and resources -
Blue Creek Ranch Conservation Easement finalized
Blue Creek Ranch Conservation Easement finalized protecting 20 acres of riparian cottonwood forest along the Roaring Fork River -
Filoha Meadows Open Space Conservation Easement adopted
Filoha Meadows Open Space Conservation Easement adopted, protecting 50 acres of riparian habitat, beaver ponds, and critical winter range along Crystal River -
A Voice for Our Rivers video about Roaring Fork Conservancy completed
A Voice for Our Rivers video about Roaring Fork Conservancy completed after five years of filming -
Roaring Fork Watershed Collaborative Water Group established
Roaring Fork Conservancy helps establish Roaring Fork Watershed Collaborative Water Group -
Glenwood Springs Stormwater Assessment and Education completed
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Fryingpan/Roaring Fork Fisheries Study completed
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Harry Teague Architects selected to design future River Center
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represent environmental interests on Colorado Basin Roundtable
Selected to represent environmental interests on Colorado Basin Roundtable of Colorado’s Statewide Water Supply Initiative -
Fryingpan/Roaring Fork River Macroinvertebrate Report completed
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First edition of the Roaring Fork Watershed Inventory published
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Selected as host watershed group for Colorado Watershed Assembly annual conference
Selected as host watershed group for the 2003, 2004 and 2005 Colorado Watershed Assembly annual conference -
Roaring Fork Conservancy adopts revised mission statement
Roaring Fork Conservancy adopts revised mission statement: “To inspire people to explore, value, and protect the Roaring Fork Watershed.” -
Diane Schwener becomes second President of the Board of Directors (2004-2011)
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Blue Creek Ranch donates two acres for future field study center along Roaring Fork River
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National Association for Interpretation Program Director Lisa Brochu helps
National Association for Interpretation Program Director Lisa Brochu helps staff and board create interpretive themes for future River Center -
First annual River Float down lower Roaring Fork River
First annual River Float down lower Roaring Fork River attracts over 140 people (2004-present) -
Stream Flow Survey project commences to model flows in Roaring Fork Watershed
Stream Flow Survey project commences to model flows in Roaring Fork Watershed -
Emma Overlook project along Emma Trail near Basalt completed
Emma Overlook project along Emma Trail near Basalt completed -
Jeanne Beaudry steps down from Executive Director
Jeanne Beaudry steps down from Executive Director position after eight years with organization -
Fryingpan Valley & Ruedi Reservoir Visitor’s Guide completed
Fryingpan Valley & Ruedi Reservoir Visitor’s Guide completed -
Partnership with Pitkin County Open Space & Trails established
Partnership with Pitkin County Open Space & Trails established to provide interpretive and educational programs on Pitkin County Open Spaces (2005-present) -
Rick Lofaro hired as second Executive Director
Rick Lofaro hired as second Executive Director -
Roaring Fork Conservancy moves and expands offices in downtown Basalt
Roaring Fork Conservancy moves and expands offices in downtown Basalt -
Roaring Fork Conservancy purchases land for future River Center in downtown Basalt
Roaring Fork Conservancy purchases land for future River Center in downtown Basalt -
Watershed Adoption Program commences
Watershed Adoption Program commences to raise funds for program-specific work of Roaring Fork Conservancy -
Burry conservation easement adopted
Burry conservation easement adopted, protecting eight acres of riparian corridor along the Roaring Fork River -
Roaring Fork Conservancy begins celebration of its 10th anniversary year
Roaring Fork Conservancy begins celebration of its 10th anniversary year -
Stream Flow Survey report published
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First annual High Mountain Masters benefit fly-fishing tournament held (2006 & 2007)
First annual High Mountain Masters benefit fly-fishing tournament held (2006 & 2007) -
Roaring Fork Watershed 2006 Water Quality Report published
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Roaring Fork Conservancy turns ten!
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Roaring Fork Watershed Collaborative initiates State of Watershed Report
Roaring Fork Watershed Collaborative initiates State of Watershed Report. Roaring Fork Conservancy is lead consultant, RWAPA is lead sponsor -
Release of RFC study of Bureau of Reclamation
Release of RFC study of Bureau of Reclamation's Coordinated May 2006 Release from Ruedi Reservoir -
Roaring Fork Conservancy unveils new logo
Roaring Fork Conservancy unveils new logo and look as a result of year-long branding process -
Organization commissions coordinated study of major mud flow
Organization commissions coordinated study of major mud flow on Seven Castles Creek in August -
13-acre Fourmile Creek Conservation Easement established
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13-acre Grange River Conservation Easement established
13-acre Grange River Conservation Easement established to protect riparian habitat on Roaring Fork River -
2-acre Powerhouse Conservation Easement on Crystal River near Redstone established
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16-acre Grange Riverfront Conservation Easement on Roaring Fork River near Basalt established
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10th Annual Fryingpan River Cleanup
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RFC and Miller Ecological publish report on Seven Castles/Fryingpan River mudflow that occurred in August 2007
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Roaring Fork Watershed Plan Phase II guidance document
Roaring Fork Watershed Plan Phase II guidance document "Why the Roaring Fork Watershed Plan Matters" published -
1-acre Gerbaz Bridge Conservation Easement established
1-acre Gerbaz Bridge Conservation Easement established allowing public river access to Roaring Fork River -
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Partners with Pitkin County on 9-acre Grange Loadout
Partners with Pitkin County on 9-acre Grange Loadout conservation easement near Filoha Meadows -
River Stewards friends network established
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Roaring Fork Conservancy begins water quality baseline sampling in Thompson Divide area
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Roaring Fork Watershed Collaborative hosts public meetings to gain input on Roaring Fork Watershed Plan
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Energy efficiency study on River Center design completed
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First annual Midwinters Evening of Art benefit (2009-present)
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University of Michigan grad students begin study
University of Michigan grad students begin study of Roaring Fork Watershed Plan implementation -
Roaring Fork Watershed Plan Phase II guidance document "Illuminating the Way Ahead" published
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Tapped film campaign encourages drinking tap water over bottled water
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Roaring Fork Conservancy hosts Roaring Fork Watershed Summit
Roaring Fork Conservancy hosts Roaring Fork Watershed Summit with 80 elected officials and key agency staff -
Basalt Town Council approves River Center conceptual plan
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Voter's Guide to Water Issues
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Colorado River Month in Roaring Fork Watershed raises awareness of larger watershed
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Roaring Fork Conservancy assists with production of
Roaring Fork Conservancy assists with production of Front Range Water Supply Planning Update report -
Roaring Fork Conservancy and University of Michigan publish
Roaring Fork Conservancy and University of Michigan publish Fostering Implementation of the Roaring Fork Watershed Plan Report -
Children's Water Education Fund established
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Town of Basalt approves River Center
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Draft Roaring Fork Watershed Plan released
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Thompson Divide Baseline Water Quality Study Completed
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2.7 acre Silver Lining Ranch Conservation Easement established
2.7 acre Silver Lining Ranch Conservation Easement established along upper Roaring Fork River -
Business Membership campaign launched
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Watershed-wide Macroinvertebrate Study launched
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15th Anniversary
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Ramsey Kropf becomes third President of Board of Directors (2011-present)
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River Center exhibit design initiated
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Published Roaring Fork Watershed Plan
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Cyrstal River designated one of America's Most Endangered Rivers
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Opportunities for Water Conservation report published
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Roaring Fork Watershed Stream Gage Needs Workshop report published
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Site Recommendations for Stream Discharge Gaging
Site Recommendations for Stream Discharge Gaging on Top Tier Priority Reaches in the Roaring Fork Watershed report published -
2011 Macroinvertebrate Study report published
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Responded to 2012 Drought conditions with
Responded to 2012 Drought conditions with Hot Spots for Trout citizen temperature monitoring, water leasing, stream flow reports -
Coal Basin pilot restoration project initiated
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Upper Roaring Fork and Crystal River Snapshot Assessment study initiated
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Published second Voters' Guide to Water Issues and co-hosted Candidate Forum
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Completed Design Development of River Center building and site with architect
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Completed Schematic Design of River Center exhibits with exhibit design team
