Posts tagged as “Arkansas River”

Of course, the UAWCD is much more than an irrigation district, and protecting and conserving water for the long-term stability of the region is the driving mission of the organization. Founded in 1979, the district’s mission is, “for protecting and securing water in the Upper Arkansas Valley. That same mission endures today for the protection of all water rights, including municipal, agricultural, environmental, industrial, and recreational.” The district encompasses the majority of the three counties of Chaffee, Fremont, and Custer Counties, as well as small watersheds in Saguache and El Paso Counties. The UAWCD has experienced some notable leadership changes since the start of the year. The first was that former Chaffee County Commissioner Gregory Felt was appointed as the district’s general manager last July…