THE YAMPA WHITE GREEN RIVER BASIN ROUNDTABLE

 

Is one of nine grassroots water policy roundtables throughout Colorado working to develop locally-driven collaborative solutions to water supply challenges.

Yampa-White-Green Basin Roundtable Announcements

The Yampa-White-Green Basin Roundtable is seeking an Interbasin Compact Committee (IBCC) representative and an alternate to serve a one-year, two-month term.   If interested, please fill out the application by Monday, August 31st.

Job Announcement: Local Project Coordinator for Lake Avery Enlargement

Yellow Jacket Water Conservancy District and Rio Blanco County are collectively seeking an organized and proactive professional who excels at...

YWG Seeks Interbasin Compact Committee Representative and Alternate

The Yampa-White-Green Basin Roundtable is seeking an Interbasin Compact Committee (IBCC) representative and an alternate to serve a one-year,...

Bylaw Committee Meeting Scheduled Aug 10th

By-Laws Subcommittee Meetings are scheduled as necessary August 10th at 3:00 pm Meeting Agenda/Packet Online: Join Meeting Meeting ID: 757 566 7369...

Colorado’s Contribution Program Webinar Aug 6

CWCB will host a webinar on Aug 6th on the Colorado Contribution Program and is seeking public input on the program development To take advantage of...
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STRATEGIES FOR CURRENT AND FUTURE BASIN WATER NEEDS

The Yampa White Green Basin Roundtable (YWG BRT) process offers local communities the opportunity to have a strong voice in how water will be managed now and in the future. This unique grassroots process does not exist in other states where water planning is more commonly conducted at the state agency level.

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AGRICULTURE

While it is common for agricultural areas in Colorado to be water-short, agricultural shortages represent a real need and opportunity for improvement. In addition, the YWG Basin is the only basin in the State projecting the addition of up to 14,805 irrigated acres.
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MUNICIPAL & INDUSTRIAL

As the YWG Basin continues to grow, its M&I water needs must be identified and addressed. We reiterate that the later development of the YWG Basin and the junior status of its water rights portfolio among Colorado River Basin tributaries is of concern.
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NON-CONSUMPTIVE

Environmental and recreational water uses are critical to the economy and way of life in the YWG Basin. The YWG BRT recognizes the economic value of the relatively natural flow regimes of the Yampa and White river systems.

Your Water Table Video Series

The Yampa-White-Green Basin Roundtable help fund a six-episode video series that covers the rivers in the basin and topics that are important to the roundtable.  Topics include: the natural hydrograph, municipal and industrial water use, storage, agriculture, recreation and wildlife, White River.

Upcoming Yampa-White-Green Basin Roundtable Meetings

Yampa White Green Basin Roundtable Meeting Schedule

Basin Roundtable meetings occur the second Wednesday of January, March, May, July, September, & November. See the next date for each month below:

January
13, 2027
March
10, 2027
May
12, 2027
July
14, 2026
November
11, 2026
September
9, 2026

Access Roundtable meeting materials here

View all upcoming meetings here

Access the Zoom Meeting Room for all meetings at their scheduled time here

Upcoming Water Organization Events

 

Events in the Basin

August 9: Colorado Cattlemen’s Agricultural Land Trust “Wet Meadow Workshop

September 18: Colorado River District Annual Water Seminar “The River Ahead

September 30: Upper Yampa Water Conservancy District ” Youth Water Festival

Past meeting recordings can be found on the Yampa White Green Basin Youtube Channel

 

Panel Discussion with Aspen Journalism, wherein local voices from across key water-use sectors will come together to discuss the management and conservation of water during a period of increased scarcity along the Colorado River. You can see the list below for logistical details, the attached flyer for more information, and this website page for registration!
 
  • Date: May 6th, 2026
  • Time: 5:15 PM – 7 PM
  • Location: Colorado Mesa University Center

INTRODUCING THE YAMPA RIVER DASHBOARD!
Explore historical, current, and forecasted watershed data specific to the location and uses that impact you the most from one user-friendly information hub.

Yampa River Dashboard
CWCB has compiled this database to serve as a tool for people and organization across Colorado to navigate all available funding opportunities for water projects in a single place.

Colorado Water Funding Opportunity Navigator

Please refer to the presentation guidelines when creating a presentation for the YampaWhite Green Roundtable or the Big River or PEPO Committees

Presentation Guidelines