💦 𝐖𝐄𝐄𝐊𝐋𝐘 𝐑𝐈𝐕𝐄𝐑 𝐑𝐄𝐏𝐎𝐑𝐓 💦 Runoff season is here and while flows across the Roaring Fork Watershed increased over the last week, rivers are flowing below average for this time of year (45-65% of normal). Transbasin diversion tunnels are flowing slightly above average for this time of year. These tunnels move water from the west slope to the east slope for municipal, industrial, and agricultural needs. Boustead Tunnel on the headwaters of the Fryingpan River is diverting 504 cfs (113% of normal) and the Twin Lakes Tunnel on the headwaters of the Roaring Fork River is diverting 270 cfs (103% of normal). According to the U.S. Drought Monitor, drought conditions intensified over the last week with the Crystal River headwaters now experiencing extreme drought (4 of 5 levels of intensity). We thank our friends at Ferguson Schindler Law Firm for supporting our River Reports. (fb)

Due to last minute cancellations, we just had 4 seats open up for this Saturday's River Float. We'll float the middle Roaring Fork River and have fried chicken for lunch provided by Slow Groovin BBQ! Call (970-927-1290 x. 103) or email Christina (christina@roaringfork.org) if you are interested in joining us! (fb)