Roaring Fork Conservancy Email Format
Non-profit OrganizationsColorado, United States2-10 Employees
Roaring Fork Conservancy is a Colorado-based nonprofit focused on protecting and understanding the Roaring Fork Watershed. Founded in 1996, it works to keep water in local streams, monitor water quality, and preserve riparian habitat through community engagement and education. It offers school- and community-based watershed education programs and leads science and policy projects that include regional planning, water-resource policy initiatives, stream management, and restoration. The organization serves residents and visitors across the Roaring Fork Valley, supporting stewardship of local waterways. Based in Basalt, Colorado, it operates as an independent 501(c)(3) nonprofit and is described as one of the largest watershed organizations in Colorado. Recent activities include events such as the 27th Annual Watershed Cleanup and the 7th Annual Iron Fly Competition, reflecting ongoing engagement with the community around watershed protection.