Algae in the White River
Two growing concerns in the White River are the overgrowth of green, filamentous algae and the overgrowth of diatoms. The eutrophication of our river system can negatively impact fish, macroinvertebrates, and other river organisms. Water intake and treatment facilities could also be impact and the economic and aesthetic effects of an algae-ridden river can also negatively impact our community. Read more in the attached study by Dr. Bob Dorsett.
White River Water Storage
Water storage is a contentious issue that can impact the preservation of river ecosystems. View below a presentation about the issue of water storage at Lake Avery and see featured press coverage by the Herald Times. Colorado Parks and Wildlife water expert David Graf’s presentation on water storage and expansion of Lake Avery, cites it as a costly, time consuming, and complex — but a “very appropriate location.”
See Our Rivers
Both the White River and the Yampa River are both critical components of our communities in Western Colorado. See fly-over footage of our rivers provided by The Water Desk @ Center for Environmental Journalism, University of Colorado Boulder.