About Us
The Upper Yampa Water Conservancy District was formed in 1966 to provide legal authority to plan and construct water conservation projects in the Yampa Valley. Yamcolo and Stagecoach Reservoirs represent two major water conservation projects constructed by the District. The district boundaries includes most of Routt County and a portion of Moffat County.Learn More
Grant Programs
Upper Yampa Water Conservancy District has numerous grant opportunities. Please contact us for additional information.
Resident Survey
in the Mail
The District has contracted with National Research Center. Inc. to conduct a survey on our behalf. The survey is being sent to 2,000 randomly chosen District residents and property owners. If you receive a survey please take a few moments to complete and return it. The information it provides will help guide UYWCD decision-making to ensure we are an effective partner in our community.
River Flows/
Water Quality
Current flows and water quality for the Upper Yampa Basin
Current Events
- Colorado’s Water Plan site link
- Yampa/White Basin Roundtable link
- Headwaters Magazine-Colorado’s Water Plan site link
- Colorado Water Institute – How Diversion and Beneficial Use of Water Affect the Value and Measure of a Water Right
- The Great Divide Movie site link
- Colorado Foundation for Water Education site link
- The Colorado Independent – Water Deal Aims to Keep City Faucets Flowing article link
- “Bumpy Route for Moving Water” The Pueblo Chieftain
- Water Resources Review Committee site link