2020 Annual Report

Photo: Jaxon Hartley EXPLORE VALUE PROTECT Annual Report 2020 Message from Board President and Executive Director This was a very difficult year around in the windows, The River Center and the world and here in the Roaring Fork the surrounding ecosystem became Valley. Amid the ongoing pandemic, we the gallery AND the exhibit. Innovative were facing another hot, dry summer classes and after-school programs ran in the course of a two-decade long throughout the fall semester. Education drought. Water shortages, wildfires, offerings became a valuable and popular and long periods of zero moisture, resource, as students and teachers now all too familiar stressors, made benefitted from outdoor in-person the summer, and the drought, feel programming and virtual opportunities. even longer. The 2018 drought played We bolstered our Hot Spots for Trout out in similar fashion, however a citizen science program which monitors moisture-laden 2019 allowed stream temperatures in drought years, for a collective deep with a proprietary smart-phone breath, erasing nearly all “No app, improved volunteer recollection of drier matter how equipment, and enhanced times, only to have bleak or menacing community outreach. 2020 bring them a situation may appear, We maintained water flooding back. How it does not entirely own quality efforts, collecting quickly we can forget us. It can’t take away our important baseline data seems to be rivaled and critical year-round only by how quickly freedom to respond, our remote temperature we can adapt when power to take action.” logging. We launched faced with a challenge. – Ryder Carroll an innovative Decision Roaring Fork Conservancy Support for Environmental Flow (RFC) adapted to the new Management on the Fryingpan River pandemic work environment and to advocate for management of Ruedi prepared for the recurring implications Reservoir that accounts for local impacts. of drought. With new resolve to confront an old challenge in the face The landscape, the river, and much of of an unprecedented crisis, RFC found the community took a beating in 2020, innovative ways to serve the community and, with your ongoing support, we and protect the rivers. persevered. RFC and its supporters have carried on as the river does, in times of We developed a new slate of interactive adversity and times of plenty. The river is a online classes and resources for students resilient refuge that is always there for us, and teachers, and took advantage of and we intend to be the same for the river. outdoor programming opportunities when possible at The River Center. From Thank you for your continued support! chalk art on the sidewalks to Riverscapes

Pat McMahon Rick Lofaro President, Executive Director Photo: Tenley Steinke Board of Directors 22 3 Decision Support for Environmental Flow Management on the Fryingpan River

From the report issued July 2020 by Lotic Hydrological

The Fryingpan River is widely known for its gold-medal trout fishery and stunning scenic beauty. Ruedi Reservoir impounds the Fryingpan River 15 miles upstream of Basalt. Water releases out of Ruedi Reservoir support a renowned trout fishery, hydropower generation for the City of Aspen, and water supply for downstream municipalities and agricultural water users. Constraints on water availability and the timing of inflows to the reservoir make it difficult to manage releases to optimally support each downstream use at all times of the year. This is particularly true in dry years.

In times of water scarcity, water stored in Ruedi Reservoir is primarily used to deliver water for irrigated agriculture and habitat requirements for Threatened & Endangered fish species on the Colorado River near Grand Junction. In these years, modification of the Fryingpan River’s hydrological regime can be significant.

Reservoir operations in the summer of 2018 highlighted the need for a more strategic approach to managing releases from Ruedi Reservoir. Recent dialog between RFC, Ruedi Water and Power Authority (RWAPA), City of Aspen (Aspen), Colorado Water Conservation Board (CWCB), Colorado River Water Conservation District (River District), and the Bureau of Reclamation (USBR) resulted in a commitment from all parties to participate in ongoing cooperative dialog about optimization of water releases to support multiple uses. RFC required assistance characterizing optimal water management approaches for supporting aquatic life across seasons and different hydrological year types.

The decision support tool aims to encourage dialog between RFC, RWAPA, Aspen, CWCB, the River District, and USBR in a way to produce a more informed water management decision- making process on the Fryingpan River across year types and into an uncertain future where climate change-induced alteration of regional hydrology may necessitate new operational strategies and release schedules for Ruedi Reservoir.

The tools created by Lotic Hydrological will help ensure that RFC is well-positioned to advocate for river health needs on the Fryingpan River.

Photo: Michael Schuster 4 5

Watershed Science & Policy

Addressing water issues, river health, and related land management through participation in public processes.

City of Glenwood Springs Crystal River Colorado River Basin Fryingpan River RFC continues to serve as a technical advisor for the City of Glenwood Springs and RFC, with the Town of Carbondale, and RFC continues to be an active Winter of 2020 produced near average snowpack, however a hot and dry spring, the Glenwood Springs River Commission on stream health and policy projects. partners Aspen Valley Land Trust, and participant in the Colorado Basin summer and fall exacerbated drought conditions. To mitigate low winter releases American Rivers, are in the process of Roundtable, providing input on from Ruedi Reservoir, scheduled to run at the minimum of 39 cfs or matching RFC is providing consultation for Glenwood’s Three Mile Creek Confluence fundraising for construction designed Demand Management discussions and inflow, RFC again worked with the Colorado Water Conservation Board and Comprehensive Planning and Design Project. This project includes erosion control, to restore and enhance a one-half mile, the Basin Implementation Plan update. Colorado River Water Conservation District to secure a lease of 3,500 acre-feet stream bank improvements, recreation access, and riparian restoration. 18-acre reach of the Crystal River as it to supplement low flows. Because of the concern for aquatic life and anchor ice flows through the town of Carbondale. formation, the supplemental flow will be released January through March as needed The City of Glenwood Springs updated its land use code to enhance protections The project involves planning and to benefit the Fryingpan River ecosystem. Any remaining water will be used to for riparian areas, a critical component for maintaining and improving stream design for: restoration of the riparian Grizzly Creek Wildfire benefit endangered fish on the 15-Mile Reach of the Colorado River. health. The Glenwood Springs River Commission, a citizen advisory board, worked area along the west side of the river, In light of the devastating Grizzly Creek RFC worked with Lotic Hydrological to develop a Decision Support System tirelessly over several years to support the proposed code and provide education in-river work for the Weaver Ditch Wildfire which burned throughout for Fryingpan Flows. The model focuses on hydrological and biological variables regarding the long-term benefits to stream health. As an advisor, RFC remained diversion structure and in-river habitat Glenwood Canyon this summer, RFC in an attempt to illustrate how the conditional state of important ecosystem engaged throughout the process to ensure these important policy decisions were and bank improvements. It also calls has joined the Glenwood Canyon characteristics might respond to reservoir management activities that impact typical made utilizing sound science. In September, Glenwood Springs City Council voted for enhanced user experience and Restoration Alliance, a collaboration spring flows, peak flow timing and magnitude, summer flows, fall flows, and winter to enact the proposed code, bringing it in line with surrounding communities passive educational opportunities. of local non-profits and government flows. (See related article on page 4.) and adding valuable protections to streams and rivers in the lower Roaring Fork agencies planning community Watershed. With several grants pending and over engagement, and restoration work in $150,000 already secured, RFC is Glenwood Canyon after the fire. hopeful for construction to begin in late 2021.

Photo: Michael Schuster 66 7 An Educational Success Story: RFC’s Education is Adapting and Thriving Amid a myriad of restrictions and challenges, leading students to rivers has never been more important. The innate desire RFC maintained its commitment of creating deep and meaningful programs, and offered a series of classes that built on each for connection to natural spaces and to each other, drove the effort to continue offering educational programming and other, to different grade levels. These series of programs gave students multiple experiences creating impacts that are deeper experiences despite the challenges. Creativity and an out-of-the-box approach were the foundation for creating programs that then one-time educational experiences. Local schools were grateful for the chance to get a reprieve from the classroom. became the resources schools so desperately needed. Students playing and exploring safely along the riverbanks brought a Through a mixture of virtual programs, videos, and outdoor learning, RFC continued to see smiles and hear laughter as sense of peace and hope during arduous times. students connected to and learned about our rivers.

Created programming for Developed online Pitkin County Open Space Google lessons that and Trails that taught the guided local high school importance of assessing and students through using our interactive protecting valuable riparian watershed habitat, and gave students a map sense of empowerment and tools. “Thank you hope for current and future so much for your natural spaces. continued support during our distance learning time!” Using a Pitkin County Open -Terrilee Crabb, Basalt Elementary School Space and Trails map, students from Aspen “Our Country Day School worked 4th grade team together would like to sincerely Created weekly videos during shelter in place identifying thank you for putting areas that that were utilized by nine together the experiment videos! local schools. Two Rivers Community School dove into an in- have high A Ross Montessori We assigned it as today’s depth trout study with a series of RFC in-school value kindergartner learned fieldwork, and the feedback from programs. Captain Cutthroat was a big hit! riparian how bats depend on land. the kids is that they enjoyed it very much.” healthy rivers. - Julie Allen, Glenwood Springs Elementary School

RFC and Basalt Library Teen program Aspen Country Day School students All 3rd-6th grade students at Ross RFC educators created and taught Installed a new Augmented Reality Created a new video to help the co-taught live, virtual art classes conducted water quality monitoring at Montessori School participated in a series of in-person programs for Sand Table at The River Center. educational efforts on recreating and guided experiences that inspired North Star Preserve near Aspen. multi-day classes investigating riparian multiple grade levels and camps. Outside access allowed students responsibly at North Star Preserve. students to connect to rivers. ecology, which also included using dip to safely manipulate the sand to nets to collect macroinvertebrates. learn about and create their own watersheds. Students of all ages love 8 8 playing with this amazing tool. 9 EDUCATION IMPACTS SCHOOL PROGRAMS

Roaring Fork Conservancy taught 197 education programs making over Roaring Fork Conservancy educators taught 5,170 contacts in 2020! 126 river and watershed related school programs reaching COMMUNITY EDUCATION 3,173 STUDENTS

13 Watershed Explorations were offered in 2020 including river floats, hikes through riparian 2,868 habitat, snowshoe walk, and excursions to Elementary School students view fireflies in rare thermal wetlands. 84 Middle School students 163 individuals participated in 2020 Watershed Explorations. 221 High School students

26 Summer Camp, Basalt Library and After School programs reached 288 youth. 23 Participants in our Women’s Fly Fishing Clinic 20% of school programs took and Adult Beginner Fly Fishing Clinic. place at The River Center. 21 Educational and informational YouTube videos created by RFC staff generated 1,300 views.

High School Middle School

Elementary

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

6 1st year raft guides received River Ecology Interpretation training.

6 Virtual community and state-wide professional conference presentations reached 639 participants.

10 11 Community Outreach and Engagement

Fryingpan & Beyond Hikes with RFC & RFOV Hot Spots for Trout City of Glenwood Springs River Cleanup Roaring Fork Outdoor Volunteers A dry spring and summer led to below RFC partnered with the Glenwood Springs River Commission on numerous community outreach and education projects: The 22nd annual Fryingpan & Beyond invited RFC to provide education and average flows, resulting in increased RFC and the Middle Colorado Watershed Council presented on the benefits of riparian areas during a virtual community River Cleanup looked different this interpretation on two hikes this summer. water temperature. Higher water discussion organized by the Glenwood Springs River Commission and hosted by Mayor Jonathan Godes. The 30-minute year. Instead of a one-day event this An RFC educator joined RFOV on temperature does not have as much discussion Healthy River Ecosystems and Economics: What are riparian zones & why do they matter? can be viewed at: year’s Cleanup took place over five a hike along the Jess Weaver Trail in dissolved oxygen in it, which can facebook.com/GlenwoodSpringsCO/videos days, allowing individuals and families stress fish and other aquatic life. To Glenwood Canyon. Participants learned Joined the Glenwood Springs RiverFEST, a river cleanup event where dozens of participants collected trash along streams to practice social distancing while monitor these conditions, RFC staff about the history of the trail, the unique and rivers in Glenwood. This year’s event was spread out over a week, allowing participants to socially distance while getting collecting road-side debris. Over 100 and twenty-five volunteers collected geographical and ecological features outside to help clean up local waterways in their family groups. residents and visitors picked up trash found in No Name Canyon, and the water temperature data from around along 14 miles of road adjacent to the benefits of riparian habitats. the Roaring Fork Watershed. Data Participated in a riparian planting project at Veltus Park, where Glenwood Springs River Commission members and Fryingpan River; the Roaring Fork River was added to a newly created Hot partners planted over 60 riparian trees and shrubs along the Roaring Fork River. This added to previous restoration work RFC’s science and policy staff from Basalt to Glenwood Springs; and Spots for Trout app and database. conducted by the City of Glenwood Springs in this area, helping to further enhance riparian areas in the park. was one of six stops along the Lake even along the Colorado River.w Thankfully, we made it through Christine Tour. Participants on this tour the height of summer with very few Riverscapes learned about the history, Burned Area recorded temperatures that were River Stewards Riverscapes was a summer community event that brought people together to celebrate our rivers through art. The program Emergency Response (BAER) analysis, dangerous. When a trend in high kicked off with a collaboration with the Basalt Regional Library, where library and RFC staff co-taught live virtual classes over RFC’s River Stewards, a dedicated group and restoration efforts to date. temperatures lingering above 60* F the course of two weeks. The teenage participants were given a free bag of art supplies and were guided through art and science of young professionals, spearhead with noted mortalities were observed, lessons, which they used to complete assignments in the field. After working independently on their projects, they returned each community engagement events to inspire Lake Christine field biologists could be deployed to day to virtually share their art pieces and experiences with one another. This online program culminated in a watershed self- young river enthusiasts to explore, value, Planting Project locate the area of concern and make and protect the Roaring Fork Watershed. portrait that reflected each participant’s connection to the watershed and rivers. Their art pieces were exhibited at a walk-by RFC partnered with Roaring Fork in-person observations. This new app These passionate individuals helped gallery on the windows of The River Center. The community was invited to view the gallery and stay to create their own sidewalk Outdoor Volunteers and Colorado enhanced RFC’s ability to monitor the kickoff this year’s Fryingpan & Beyond chalk masterpieces. Sidewalk squares were framed in fish scale tape and reserved for families and individuals. The River Center Parks and Wildlife for a second watershed and engage with volunteers River Cleanup, ran several social media became a thriving interactive space that allowed the community to take a moment, connect to our rivers, and share that consecutive year of a Lake Christine to efficiently identify future water campaigns, and ushered in new members connection through art. Restoration Project. Twenty-four quality and habitat concerns. and officers. This fun, multi-talented, and volunteers hiked the varied terrain committed cohort meets monthly, often to clear vegetation for drainage and over a beer or on the water. 12 helped control thistles in the burn area. 13 The Brooksher Watershed Institute Watershed Institute hosted four water is a series of presentations leaders from around the world covering addressing our most precious topics such as river-related economics, resource, water. With water leaders river ice, the changing environment discussing the most current water- of the Colorado River Basin and the related issues at the local, state and challenges of kayaking one of the Edward Kempema regional level, these presentations world’s largest rivers, reaching over 100 provide opportunities for the public people both in person (in early 2020) related reports are available at to engage in one-on-one dialogue and through virtual presentations. www.roaringfork.org/education- 2020 with these water leaders. and-outreach/brooksher-watershed- Brooksher Watershed Institute institute/. Brooksher In its second year, The Brooksher recorded presentations, slides or Watershed Institute Speakers Darcy Gaechter The Economic Impact of The Amazon River: Facing Fears, River Recreation in Colorado Chasing Dreams, and A Quest to Kayak Molly Mugglestone, Director of Colorado the Largest River from Source to Sea Policy and Communications, Business for Darcy Gaechter, World Kayaker & Owner/ Water Stewardship Operator of Small World Adventures in Ecuador Rising Temperatures and Declining Flows: The Current and Likely Future of the Anchor Ice in Mountain Rivers Colorado River Basin Edward Kempema, Ph.D., Senior Research Andy Mueller, General Manager, Colorado Scientist, University of Wyoming River Water Conservation District

Molly Mugglestone

Andy Mueller

14 15 Colorado River WATERSHED Glenwood Springs WIDE

BaselineRoaring Water Quality Monitoring Fork Sites Watershed Every year RFC conducts a variety of water quality Cattle Creek Water Quality monitoring and stream Fryingpan Didymo Survey science field work throughout the Roaring Cattle Creek Stream Temperature Fork Watershed. This year was no exception Roa with the continuation of ring Fork River numerous projects and ongoing research. These Creek Carbondale El Jebel projects typically fall into Fourmile two categories: Frying Basalt pan River Meredith Baseline WQ Frying monitoring used to develop long-term pa n datasets, or Riv er Targeted studies River implemented to study a specific stream, ystal parameter, or concern. Cr

This map shows the various

Snowmass Creek Brush Cr projects conducted in 2020 Coal and their approximate Creek locations. See pages 18-19 Snowmass to learn more about specific projects. Redstone Aspen Roa ring Fork LEGEND Riv er Baseline Water Quality Monitoring Sites Marble Cattle Creek Water Quality Sites

Fryingpan River Didymo Survey Sites

Temperature Logger Sites Scale (miles)

16 0 5 10 17 Water Quality Accomplishments

RFC’s River Watch Program Conducted regular baseline water quality monitoring at 22 Roaring Fork Watershed sites, including 106 sampling events. Throughout this year, many volunteer stream teams continued to stay engaged with outdoor field work while RFC staff conducted the majority of the lab analysis, allowing this valuable work to continue while incorporating important COVID-19 safety protocols. Cattle Creek Fryingpan River For the sixth consecutive year, RFC This marks RFC’s seventh year Assisted with the annual River Watch state training in Estes Park, conducted targeted biological, monitoring levels of the algae CO, by co-teaching water quality monitoring and in-stream and chemical monitoring on Cattle Didymosphenia geminata (didymo) measurement protocols. Held in February, this was the first winter Creek with funding from Garfield in the Fryingpan River. Surveys of River Watch training. Participants included 35 brave individuals and Eagle Counties. Water quality didymo stream bed coverage and and a diverse mix of students, teachers, watershed groups, and and stream flows were measured basic water quality monitoring were staff from the state Water Quality Control Division. throughout the year at three sites, conducted at seven locations in Served as a mentor for watershed groups within the state which documenting this year’s drought spring, summer, and fall. are joining or renewing their participation in the River Watch and corresponding low flow While adapting to COVID-19 impacts on home program and looking for guidance as they develop their water conditions and their potential Temperature loggers continue to and work life, Chad Rudow, RFC’s water quality quality monitoring programs. impacts on water quality. be maintained at three different program manager, gained a couple of interns for locations in the Fryingpan River. field work in the spring and summer of 2020. His In 2017, RFC submitted These loggers measure stream sons, Asher (age 11) and Bridger (age 8), regularly macroinvertebrate data to the temperature every hour and have Temperature Monitoring joined him for field days and quickly became Colorado Water Quality Control operated year-round since 2013, “expert” assistants. An article and photo-essay of The 2020 water year brought drought and low-flow conditions to Division (WQCD) to address the generating over 143,000 data points. their work was highlighted in the Sopris Sun on local rivers leading to concerns of water quality impacts, particularly current 303(d) impairment listing April 23 and can be found at https://issuu.com/ relating to high temperatures. In response, RFC Water Quality staff of the creek. Based primarily on this soprissun/docs/_soprissun-04232020-issuu. data and a revised state metric, in updated and maintained temperature loggers installed in the lower January 2020 the WQCD officially Roaring Fork and Crystal Rivers. The loggers have been operating removed Cattle Creek from the since drought conditions in 2018 and were closely monitored impaired list for macroinvertebrates. throughout this summer. Data was shared with Colorado Parks and Wildlife in a joint effort to monitor potential temperature impacts on aquatic life. 18 19 Roaring Fork Conservancy’s 2020 National Council After a year of the unpredictable, we wanted to highlight pleasant Memories from the Watershed! Representing all parts of the United States, RFC National Council members make annual contributions of $1,500+ that enable us to serve as a voice for the rivers, execute sound river science, inform decision-makers, and educate the next generation of river stewards.

WE REMEMBER 2016 RIVER CONSERVATOR: Thank You to our 2020 National Council Members! Meredith Long Your commitment helps ensure that future generations can make their own watershed memories in the special places we all value!

“Meredith’s legacy of Michael & Gail Attas Karen Degerberg Judith Huston Felton F. Rhodes generous support and love Suzanne and Randy Baird Mara & David Deniger Kirsten & Kyle Johnstone Betty & Jan Rietdijk for the Roaring Fork and Bonner & George Ball Mary & Neil Dorflinger Randy & Ken Kendrick Bill Riffle & Ruann Ernst Fryingpan Valleys will live Judy & David Baum Joy L. & James S. DuBose Marianne & Dick Kipper Lorraine & Mark Schapiro on with the miles of rivers Teresa & Steven Beal Beth & Tom Eckert Sally & Jim Klingbeil Michelle & Dieter Schindler and streams that he helped Sheryl & Douglas Bech Mary & Paul Fee Bonnie & Harold Kloosterman Nancy & John Schneider Charlotte & Dan Blanks Janet & Robert J. Firth Ann & Tom Korologos protect and the thousands Maren & Don Schuster Ashley & Scott Bohn Gary & Susie Fisher Wendy & Bill Kortepeter Wendy & John W. Seiple of future river stewards Pat & Jane Bolin Denise & Andy Goldfarb Dianne & Jim Light Carolyn & Dick Shell that have benefited from Sue & Mike Bowlin Karen Gray-Krehbiel Cornelia Long Christina & Kile Smith our education programs.” Gina & Tucker Bridwell & John Krehbiel Jr Claudia & Fred Lummis Judy & Charles Tate – Rick Lofaro, Executive Director Michal Ann Brimm Mary & Jim Griffith Debra & Reagan Majoria Jane & Philip Taylor & Michael McVoy Jennifer & Cap Grossman Rick Neiley & AJ & Michael Thompson Carter & Dane Brooksher Cindy & Nelson Grumney Maria Maniscalchi Anne Tobey Norm Brown Valerie & Jack Guenther Laura & John Marlow Carol & Mack Trapp Barbara & Franklin Carson Frank J. Guyol III Ann McAlpin Joey & Anna Tumminello Debbie Sands Carson Ruthie & Dave Hoff Katie McLellan Mary Ann & John Virant John & Amy Griffith Charters Marnie & Lee Hogan Barb & Pat McMahon Gayle Waterman Shawn Cheadle Andrea Rossetti & Clarisa & Tom McMahon Kay & Robert Watson Caryl & David Cherry Eric Hollerbach Jean Moore Sherry & Brit White Patsy & George Conrades Dan & Mary Horn Ann Mulroy Marie & Bill Wise Lucy & Tom Danis Melissa & David Hotchkin Sue & Kirk Patrick Eleanor Davis Matt & Breckie Hunt Sherry & Brooks Reed

If you’d like to join RFC’s 2021 National Council please contact Sheryl Sabandal at [email protected]. Thank you to our National Council Members that shared photos of their Watershed Memories with us!

20 21 THANK YOU AGAIN FOR YOUR CONTINUED SUPPORT DURING OUR Year without River Rendezvous.

Thank you again to our supporters that stepped up when most needed to ensure our important work in the Watershed could adapt and continue. Thank You Anonymous* | Cornelia Long* | Barb & Pat McMahon* | Clarisa & Tom McMahon*

Stay tuned for Summer 2021 as we announce fun, safe, and educational opportunities to socialize with friends and celebrate the Watershed!

*National Council Members support RFC at the $1,500+ level and above on an annual basis. If you have any additional questions, please don’t hesitate to contact Development Director, Sheryl Sabandal, at [email protected].

22 23 Gifts and Contributions - Roaring Fork Conservancy acknowledges our generous donors and program sponsors.

$50,000+ Charlotte & Dan Blanks Stuart Feldman Nancy & John Schneider Susan & Jim Melton Caroline Duell Anonymous Norm Brown Janet & Robert J. Firth Seven Star Rebekah Lodge No. 91 John Nicholson Mary Ann & Lee A Erb Caryl & David Cherry Gary & Susie Fisher Christina & Kile Smith Janet & Robert Olson David Fleisher & Gina Berko Ruth & Dan Flournoy Sandy & Stephen Stay Frank S. Peters & Marjory M. Musgrave Jane Floyd $25,000 - $49,999 Dana J. Schneider Family Foundation T Danis Charitable Foundation Forever Our Rivers Foundation Carol & Mack Trapp Henry Pitot & Kika Dudiak Jane & Bill Frazer Teresa & Steven Beal Ellen & Gary Davis Jim Gilchrist & Lynn Nichols Joseph & Anna Tumminello Tim Racke Amy & Robert French Fredman Family Foundation Inc. Beth & Tom Eckert Glenwood Springs Ford Mary Ann & John Virant The Arches Foundation Kelly Garrett Elizabeth McGeachin McKee Mary & Paul Fee Cindy & Nelson Grumney Becky & Doug Walker Kristen & Troy Rhudy Jennifer Hawkins Foundation Jim Finch Valerie & Jack Guenther Gayle Waterman RJ Paddywack Pet Outfitter Casady Henry Barb & Pat McMahon Anonymous Frank J. Guyol III Charitable Fund of the Margie Weber Donna & Gino Rossetti Brian & Heather Milne Hipona Denise & Andy Goldfarb St Louis Community Foundation The Beaufort Foundation Swaha Foundation Marcee & Tim Hobbs Julia & Ken Hirsch $15,000 - $24,999 Mary & Jim Griffith The William F. O’Connor Foundation Jim Schreier Nancy & Peter Hoffmann Ruthie & Dave Hoff Barbara & Franklin Carson Jennifer & Cap Grossman Phyllis & Larry Yaw Maren & Don Schuster Kay & Ned Holmes Andrea Rossetti & Eric Hollerbach Clarisa & Tom McMahon Stacey & George Kelly Diane & Rob Schwener Margaret Idema Marianne & Dick Kipper Adam Holt $500 - $999 Judy & Charles Tate Keith Ikeda Katie & Rob Holton $10,000 - $14,999 Ann & Tom Korologos Suzanne & Michael Ainslie The Robert and Margaret McNamara David Johnson Matt & Breckie Hunt Foundation #3 Judy & David Baum Wendy & Bill Kortepeter Annette & Ted Borchelt Sandy & Peter Johnson Cornelia Long Woody and Gayle Hunt Family Althea & Randy Brimm Cynthia Wayburn Stephen & CP Kanipe Gina & Tucker Bridwell Foundation Debra & Reagan Majoria Cinda & Michael Carron Patricia & Jay Webster Ann & Joe Kercheville Carter & Dane Brooksher Kirsten & Kyle Johnstone Betty & Jan Rietdijk Ruth Carver Donn Willins & Alex Yajko Mark Lantz Karen Degerberg Mike and Laura Kaplan Advised Fund at Michelle & Dieter Schindler Kevin Cavender Christine & Andrew Light Mary & Neil Dorflinger Aspen Community Foundation Wendy & John W. Seiple Chevron Employee Matching Funds $200 - $499 Darlene & Victor Liss Dan & Mary Horn Randy & Ken Kendrick Maria & Jock Stafford Larry Cohen Anne Austin-Clapper Casey & John Livingston Melissa & David Hotchkin Jan & Jim Kingham Jane & Philip Hayward Taylor, Jr. The Kroger Company Avalanche Ranch Rich Lofaro Network for Good Sally & Jim Klingbeil Sherry & Brit White Brittany & Jeff Conklin Rebecca Ayers Ned & Tracey Lucks Felton Rhodes Melissa & David Knight Joy L. & James S. DuBose Katie & O’Connor Bailey Tilly & Parker Maddux Carolyn & Dick Shell Kovler Family Foundation $1,000 - $2,999 Anonymous Gerry & Bruce Barker Martin Manosevitz Anne Tobey Alexandra Krauss Wendy & Paul Aglietti Alfred Gardner Bellock Morrison Philanthropic Suzy & Bill McKee Marie & Bill Wise Michael Latousek Foundation of the JEWISHcolorado Shawn & Charlie Anderson Margot & Dick Hampleman Beth & Kent Meager James & Dianne Light Emily & George Bohmfalk $6,000 - $9,999 Michael & Gail Attas Cindy & Arthur Harding, Jr. Doyen & James Mitchell Brennan & Carl Linnecke Stevie & Gregory S Bovee Stephen & Susan Baird Kristen Henry Eric Nelson Pat and Jane Bolin Family Kristi & David Lumpkins Wickes Brewster Foundation - WFACF Janice & Philip Beck Sue & Robert Hess Leslie Neveu Laura & John Marlow Richard Broussard Shawn Cheadle Ashley & Scott Bohn Rebecca Holland Nancy & Joseph Nevin Laurie & John McBride William Browning Eleanor Davis Sue & Mike Bowlin Robert Holland Oshin/Mandelbaum Family Fund of the Jean Moore Heather & Greg Bryan Judith Huston Eileen & Frank Bresnan Grace Ewing Huffman Jewish Communal Fund Patty Morris Donna & Steve Chase Bonnie & Harold Kloosterman Michal Ann Brimm & Michael McVoy Nina Beardsley Itin and Tim Itin Carol Hood Peterson & Brooke Peterson Ann Mulroy Susan Christman Wild Waters Foundation Carolyn O. Workman & Kurt Wacker Karp Neu Hanlon, P.C. Hensley & James Peterson Becky & Michael Murray David Corbin Barbara Neal Debbie Sands Carson Tammy & Tom Kenning Kathy & Jerry Petitt Rick Neiley & Maria Maniscalchi Susan & John Cottle Kay & Robert Watson Betsy & Jim Chaffin Elizabeth & Kelly Klein Lance Clark & Susan Philp Odell Brewing Company Robert Cross John & Amy Griffith Charters Ramsey and Steve Kropf Pinnacol Assurance Sue & Kirk Patrick Mac Cunningham $3,000 - $5,999 Becky Ciani Doug Leibeinger Jayne & Bill Poss Sherry & Brooks Reed DJArchitects Andes Drifters The Conrades Family Fund LRE Water Andrija Prodanovic Bill Riffle & Ruann Ernst Jean Dodd Suzanne & Randy Baird Frances & Neil Douthat Sue & Bill Mason Ken Riley Mary & Pat Scanlan Ashley Dopf Bessie Minor Swift Foundation Pamela & Bruce Earthman Victoria McLane The Ritsick Family

24 25 Gifts and Contributions

Nicole Seltzer Marcia Corbin Mary & Peter Kurtz Annie Sinclair Joe Brown Joan Rankin Hayes Laurel Smith Carol Craven Mark Lacy & Sharon Clarke Skye Skinner Cindy & Hap Bruce Thomas Headlee Aspen Snowmass Sotheby’s Crystal Valley Environmental Protection Virginia Leffler Mary Sledge Margaretta & John Bruegger Caitlin & Jamin Heady-Smith International Realty Association Carol & Bill Lightstone Ann Smock Jack Butterfield & Jeanne Beaudry Luke Hecht Lorraine & Pat Spector Linda & Robert Cutter Linda and Michael Lovejoy John Stickney & Lee Beck Betty Cabral Robin & Kendall Henry Gail Stanger Paul D’Amato & Beth Cashdan Jamie Lofaro Stephanie Stocking Cagley Family Ann Hodges Sara & Chris Striefel Brian & Andy Davies Lindsay & Rick Lofaro Tripp & Gabriella Sutro Anonymous Ed Holub & Libby Rife Harry Teague Lynn & Thomas Dunlop Verna Lofaro Lucia Swanson Virginia & Joseph Cissell Holy Cross Energy Donna & Tom Ward Janet Earley Mary Logan Doug Throm Michelle Collins Mary Ann Inouye Allyson & Walter Weathers Don & Susan Edmonds Jack Murphy Gerard Tomasso & Sherry Caloia Completely Anonymous Colorado Gives Jo & Wayne Ives Mary Logan Wolf Ellen T. Knous, CPA Terry Lott Richardson Cynthia & Fisher Trigg Donors Stephanie Janiga Wright Water Engineers Inc. Jim Elliott Richard Luczyski Linda Vidal The Cotton Family Ed Jennings Susan D. and David B. Young Charitable Jennifer & Stephen Ellsperman Howie Mallory Ruth & Bob Wade Janet Coursey Jim Jensen & Jeannie Russell Trust Fund at The Chicago Dara Erck Dottie & Buzz McArthur Robin Waters Chloe Couvreux Greg & Sean Jeung Community Foundation Bill Fales & Marj Perry Michele McClinton Jane & Glenn Watts Sam Cox John Christie Kathy & Greg Feinsinger Heidi McGuire Fred Weitz Crawford-Arensman Family John L. Taufer & Assoc., Inc. $100 - $199 Fidelity Charitable Gift Fund Lee & Paul Michaels Gayle & Richard Wells Jennie Curtis Eric O. Johnston Ronald & Denise Acee Kenda Lee Fort Bob Millette & Maggie Pedersen Everett Wiehe Helen Davis Ruth Johnston & O.B. Johnston lll A2 Associates Mark Giesecke Mary Beth and Gregg Minion Mary & Hugh Wise Claire & Ray Delacqueseaux Mary Ellen Jones Ilene Americus Katherine & Shawn Gleason Ashley Moffatt Mary & Ron Wolff Natacha Denis Alexis Katsiaficas Bill & Karen Anderson Glenwood Springs Middle School Kirsten & Rob Morey Suzanne Wolff & Gary Tennenbaum Doris & Chuck Downey Gregory & Pamela Keran Dustin Anderson 6th Grade Mary Jo Murphy Anonymous Akaljeet Khalsa Athen Builders Jean & David Goldstein Hillery & Bob Oddo $20 - $99 Julie Drennan Mary & John Killebrew Paul Bagley Lindsay & Tom Gorman Carolyn & James O’Donnell Jeffrey Abrams Mary Dybicz David Swersky & Geni King Barnes Pearson & Rudow PC Nick Groos Jane Orahood Bridgette & Ryan Anslyn Molly Ekerdt Jim Kirschvink & Martha Moran Land Design 39 Susan Helm Ginny Parker Arensdorf Properties Sherri & Joel Evans Martha Kliebert Basalt Middle School - Penny Wars Sherry & Rick Herrington Terri & Bill Parsons Dean Armstrong Norris & Susan Ewalt Keith and Mary Krinke Basalt Police Department Thomas Howells Bob & Marci Pattillo Gary Augustson Nancy Ferrillo Marian Krogh Ashley & Greg Bernstein Linda & Mark Hubley Julie & Tom Paxton Mary Ballou Mary Lou & John Flynn Trevor LaLonde Elyse Elliott & Jeremy Bernstein Steve Hunter & Sarah Oates Melinda & Norman Payson Ruth & Jim Barnes Anne & Phil Freedman Megan Lamb Berthod Motors David Hyman & Barbara Reid Jola Pieslak X. Bartlett Mark Fuller & Penny Atzet Jony Larrowe Nancy Boyer Incline Ski & Board Shop Lynn & Kenneth Plank Ted Behar Jack McKay & Leslie Ann Gallagher Ann Larson Darrell Brown & Suzanne McNitt Carole Inglis Cyrena & Lee Pondrom Jim Benson Chris & Connie Geiman Ronald & Dee LaRue Lisa and David Caldwell Sandy Jackson Brook & Dave Portman The Bensons Jon Gibans Terry Lee Jorine & Marc Campopiano Ann Johnson Susan Proctor Eric Bent Donna & Bernie Grauer Anonymous Robert Cardwell Denise Jurgens & Kevin Messerschmidt Emily & Ken Ransford Sallie & Tom Bernard Kirk Gregory Charmaine Locke Helen & Roger Carlsen Ryan Kalamaya Trudy & Fritz Rudow Nell & Bill Birk Sandy & Darryl Grosjean Penny & Don LoFaro Casey Brewing Jeffrey Kallenberg The Rulon Kelly Team at Douglas Jim Bishkin Cedar Rose Guelberth John Loomis Molly & Steven Child CP & Stephen Kanipe Elliman Real Estate Bradley Boileau Greg Hales Valerie MacDonald Chris Cohen John Katzenberger & Deb Jones David Rummel Liz & John Bokram Hillary Harmann & Wayne Buschmann Joani Matranga Karen & Dan Comings Marianne & Mark Keating Tom Schwenk Kip Bossong David Hamilton Anonymous Terry & Karen Conklin Carol & Peter King Deborah Shannan Claire Boyce Tracey A. Harris Tim McNulty & Mary Lou Haflinger Kristopher Cooke Lani Kitching Carolyn & Dan Shipp Karen & Ted Bristol Adele Hause Anonymous Sandra & Dana Corbett Cil Klamper

26 27 Gifts and Contributions - Roaring Fork Conservancy acknowledges our generous donors and program sponsors.

Pat & Dick Merritt Hunt Walker American Rivers Amy Mertl Mary Ann Wallace American Whitewater Barbara & Jons Milnor Amanda Watkins Aspen Center for Environmental Studies In Memory of Minted LLC Chip & Mike Wells Aspen Valley Land Trust In Memory of Mark Anderson In Memory of Max Hilligoss In Memory of Jim Schreier Liza Mitchell Philippa Whitcomb Colorado Water Trust Jane Orahood Heather & Greg Bryan Bill & Karen Anderson Paul Bagley Gina Moore Julie & Andre Wille Glenwood Canyon Restoration Alliance In Memory of Beth Boylston In Memory of Stanley Inouye Molly Ekerdt Matt Moore Lori & Kenneth Williams River Network Robin Waters Mary Ann Inouye Mary Logan Martha Moran & Jim Kirschvink Lee Wilson Roaring Fork Outdoor Volunteers In Memory of Dan Brimm In Memory of Bob Kramer Mary Logan Wolf Amy Mertl Ann Mullins Roaring Fork Valley Fly Fishing Club Althea & Randy Brimm Robert Bell & Ellen Alldredge Mary Sledge Mark Munger & Lauren Hirsch Munger Partners Roaring Fork Fishing Guide Alliance Virginia & Joseph Cissell In Memory of Dennis Christie Sandra & Dana Corbett Frank Nadell Pitkin County Trout Unlimited and Carol Christie In Memory of Jan Schwener Thomas Howells Diane & Rob Schwener Ken Neubecker & Paula Fothergill Garfield County John Christie Linda & Michael Lovejoy John & Kirsten Newbury Eagle County 2020 Premier Business Members In Memory of Victoria McLane In Memory of Joseph Tita Susan Nickerson City of Aspen Avalanche Ranch E.T. & June Evans Susan Nickerson Kristin Tita Jane & Glenn Watts Richard Parachini Town of Basalt Barnes Pearson & Rudow PC Sherri & Joel Evans In Memory of Laurie & Daryl Pederson Town of Carbondale Berthod Motors In Memory of In Memory of Meredith Long Michael E. Wagner Annette & Ted Borchelt Ilene Americus Nancy Peterson City of Glenwood Springs Casey Brewing Frank and Jean Everest Randy & Ken Kendrick Jack Murphy Julie Drennan Ellie Phipps Basalt Regional Library Cottle Carr Yaw Architects Ltd Susan Proctor In Memory of John Rankin Ryan Randolph Pitkin County Library Crystal Fly Shop In Memory of Melvin “Buster” Feldman Joan Rankin Hayes In Memory of LeRoy and Robert Bell & Ellen Alldredge Glenwood Springs Community Center Incline Ski Shop Martha Waterman Stuart Feldman Nancy Roen Pitkin County Open Space & Trails K&W Concrete In Memory of Judith Huston Jean Turner Schreier Tiffanie & Chad Rudow Pitkin County Healthy Rivers Board Karp Neu Hanlon Jim Schreier Jacqueline Russell Ruedi Water and Power Authority Peak Architecture Mary Russell River Watch of Colorado Proudline Guided Fly-Fishing Carol Sasa Natural Resources Conservation Service RJ Paddywacks Pet Outfitter In Honor of In Honor of In Honor of In Honor of Marty Schlein Bureau of Reclamation The Rulon Kelly Team at Douglas Kyle & Carrie Chapman Steve and Bailey Haines Hadley Marais Sinclair Anonymous U.S. Forest Service Elliman Real Estate Kelly Garrett Claire Boyce Diane & Rob Schwener Ute Mountaineer Judith Schramm Colorado Parks and Wildlife In Honor of Jess Cohen In Honor of Eric Hause In Honor of McMahon Family Patrick Seydel & Susan Cashel Colorado Water Conservation Board Anonymous Adele Hause Felton Rhodes Katie Soden and Janet Earley Colorado River Water Conservation 2020 Standard Business In Honor of Dad Delventhal In Honor of In Honor of Barbara Neal District Members Ned Sullivan Anonymous Pat and Marjorie Hayes Becky Ciani Arensdorf Properties Robert Swanson & Elaine Dilisio Crystal River Environmental Protection Arensdorf Properties Association Blue Sky Woodcraft In Honor of Mary Dominick In Honor of Rob O’Connor Kathleen Sydoryk Eagle River Watershed Council Oddo Engineering Marianne & Mark Keating In Honor of Brian & Heather Milne Hipona Gerry Terwilliger & Anna Naeser Carolyn and Phil Helman Middle Colorado Watershed Council Redstone Mountain Mercantile David Tetley In Honor of Alice Engelbrink Anonymous In Honor of Glenwood Springs River Commission Virginia Leffler The Parsons Family Kristin Tita In Honor of Colorado State University (SPUR) Susan & Jim Melton Ute Mountaineer In Honor of Charlie Ferguson Carol and Mike Hundert Water Education Colorado Tammy & Tom Kenning In Honor of Aanis Tellechea Craig Van Orden Wendy & Paul Aglietti Winter Wildlands Alliance Cedar Rose Guelberth In Honor of Paula Fothergill In Honor of Jim Light Ken Neubecker Mac Cunningham In Honor of Alexandra Vostrejs In Honor of In Honor of Rick Lofaro Eric Bent Mark Fuller & Penny Atzet Nancy & Peter Hoffmann Kristen Henry In Honor of Emily & Ethan Wilson To make a tax-deductible contribution please visit www.roaringfork.org/donate In Honor of Reg Gupton Ed Jennings or contact Sheryl Sabandal, Development Director, at (970) 927-1290 or [email protected]. Jeffrey Abrams 28 29 2020 Financial Summary Roaring Fork Conservancy

Staff Board of Directors

Rick Lofaro Pat McMahon 2020 OPERATING REVENUES Executive Director President Heather Lewin George W. Kelly III Program Director of Watershed Vice President Science & Policy Conservation Fees Michelle Schindler Easements 2% Christina Medved Secretary Other Director of 5% Jennifer Sauer 1% 2020 Revenues Community Outreach Treasurer Larry Gruel Events $115,105 Ted Borchelt Finance Director Grants 114,907 Jeff Conklin Sheryl Sabandal Events Memberships 588,500 Development Director Rana Dershowitz RETA 12% David Knight RETA 77,070 Megan Dean 8% Jim Light Grants Conservation Easements 44,833 Director of Education 12% Chad Rudow Rick Lofaro Program Fees 18,869 Water Quality Program Manager Executive Director Other 12,020 Elliott Audette Diane Schwener Business Manager Larry Yaw Total $971,304 Memberships Matthew Anderson 61% Water Quality Volunteers Program Associate Aaron Abeyta Ron Acee Watershed Educator Ted Behar Tait Anderson Betty Cabral Conservation Associate Sheldon Doolan Shaylyn Austin Dick Helmke Science & Policy Intern Adam Holt 2020 OPERATING EXPENSES Kristin Bielema George Johnson Watershed Educator David King Dave Everett Lacy King Fishing Instructor Jim Kirschvink Funding Patty Lecht Reserves Program Consultants Natasha Lucero-Conklin 2020 Expenses 9% Charlie Lueders Seth Kurt Mason Programs $357,130 Lotic Hydrological, LLC Jennifer Long Buzz McArthur Fundraising 136,916 Programs Andrea Tupy Pine Brook Ecological Martha Moran General 338,726 39% General Bob Morse Funding Reserves 80,000 Lesley Morse 37% River Stewards Tom Skutley Steering Committee Total $912,772 Laura Taylor Nick Kilbourn, Chair George Wear Fundraising Colin Cares Katie Hone Wiltgen 15% Jordan Curet Lauren Forman Claudia Heath Meaghan Lynch Leah Mancabelli Anna Stonehouse Chris Vaughan Photo: Tenley Steinke

Roaring Fork Conservancy is an independent 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization registered in the state of Colorado. Uncredited photographs provided by Megan Dean, Heather Lewin, Virginia Leffler, Rick Lofaro, Christina Medved, Elli Peck, Chad Rudow, Sheryl Sabandal, and Chris Vaughan. Roaring Fork Conservancy donor records are not sold, exchanged, or provided to any outside organization in any way. 30 31 ROARING FORK CONSERVANCY The River Center • 22800 Two Rivers Road • Basalt, CO 81621

Since 1996, Roaring Fork Conservancy has inspired people to explore, value, and protect the Roaring Fork Watershed. We bring people together to protect our rivers and work hard to keep water in local streams, monitor water quality, and preserve riparian habitat. As one of the largest watershed organizations in Colorado, Roaring Fork Conservancy serves residents and visitors throughout the Roaring Fork Valley through school and community-based Watershed Education programs and Watershed Science and Policy Projects including regional watershed planning, water resource policy initiatives, stream www.roaringfork.org management, and restoration. 32 970.927.1290