As part of its spring tradition, the Colorado River District will give its State of the River address to a dozen Western Slope communities starting in March. 

Each State of the River will provide information on river forecasts, local water projects and key challenges impacting Western Slope water users. The events will take place everywhere from the Upper Yampa, Roaring Fork and the Middle Colorado river basins down to the Lower Gunnison and Uncompahgre river basins. 

While each program’s agenda will vary slightly and is tailored to reflect local water priorities, key topics at all events will include:

• River flow forecasts, snowpack and drought summaries
• Updates on the Colorado River system and interstate negotiations
• Shoshone Water Rights Preservation Project updates
• Local water projects and priorities

Each event will also include a complimentary light dinner and an opportunity for residents to ask questions of water experts. While it is free to attend, the River District requests that all attendees register in advance at coloradoriverdistrict.org/2026-state-of-the-river-meetings.