Boaters in the Gunnison Gorge National Conservation Area. A Ridgway outfitter said he has had to cancel trips this year because of low flows in the river. Photo courtesy of RIGS Fly Shop & Guide Service
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Gunnison River anglers question feds’ plan to reduce Blue Mesa releases
Flows in Gunnison Gorge could drop as low as 200 cfs in effort to maintain hydropower, rebuild storage
As this year’s historic drought drags on, conflicts over how to share and manage water are bubbling over. Gunnison River anglers and boaters say federal water-management decisions are causing increased water temperatures, prompting fishing closures and creating serious economic impacts to outfitters and businesses.
