Learn about the challenges facing the Yampa River as demand grows while supply shrinks.

The small but mighty Yampa River supports many human uses, from agriculture to tap water, while remaining wild and free. What will happen to the people, economies and wildlife that have depended on this river for centuries as they face drought and must adapt to new ways of life?

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Friends of the Yampa

Join Friends of the Yampa River

Friends of the Yampa is committed to protecting and enhancing the environmental and recreational integrity of the Yampa River and its tributaries. Membership supports a healthy Yampa river system - one that provides harmony between human use and the environment, supports a vibrant and diverse economy, and is accessible for all to enjoy.

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Dinosaur National Monument

Managed by the National Park Service. Whether your passion is science, adventure, history or scenery, Dinosaur offers much to explore.

Friends of the Yampa

Our mission is to protect and enhance the environmental and recreational integrity of the Yampa River and its tributaries, through stewardship, advocacy, education and partnerships.

River Runners Transport

Provides custom rental and shuttle services to river runners on the Green and Yampa Rivers in eastern Utah and western Colorado.

Utah Division of Wildlife Resources

The Utah Division of Wildlife Resources serves the people of Utah by managing and protecting the state's wildlife.

American Rivers

Advocates to keep rivers healthy and free while ensuring people have the water they need by protecting wild rivers, restoring damaged rivers and conserving clean water for people and nature.

Moffat County Tourism

Enhances and markets tourism in an effort to enrich the lives of the visitors and residents of Moffat County.

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