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“With funding from Forever Our Rivers, we are able to remove invasive plants along the Dolores River and revegetate and steward these areas with native plants. Together, we are making a difference.” – Shannon, RiversEdge West
WHAT’S NEW
What is an aquatic macroinvertebrate, anyway?
Photo by Katie Burandt As you probably know, “aquatic” means water and “macro” means big—at least big enough for you to see without a microscope. “Invertebrate” means without a backbone. Macroinvertebrates are excellent indicators of water quality. They also...
Recovering with rivers
Photo courtesy of Casting for Recovery In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, please meet one of our river partners, Casting for Recovery. This incredible organization helps breast cancer survivors enjoy authentic, therapeutic connections with nature. Breast...
Pair of beavers return to headwaters
Photo courtesy of Eli Smith Mimicking beaver activity, volunteers have been working for weeks in Colorado’s high country. A grant from Forever Our Rivers helped Crested Butte’s High Country Conservation Advocates recruit 55 energetic volunteers who helped wetland...
