Colorado River Grizzly Creek Fire

• Locations: News By Olivia Emmer Published May. 12, 2021

  Testing water quality below Grizzly burn scar

  This hazard map from USGS shows the Grizzly Creek fire burn scar and its affected drainages. Areas in red and dark red represent a high probability of debris flow in a rain event, which can impact water quality. Courtesy map.

  The Middle Colorado Watershed Council (MCWC) is a non-profit focused on protecting the Colorado River between the mouth of Glenwood Canyon, at the Garfield-Eagle county line, and De Beque. This 75-mile stretch of river passes through Glenwood Springs, New Castle, Silt, Rifle and… read more →