About Us
The Rio Grande Headwaters Restoration Project (RGHRP) was formed as a response to a study completed in 2001 on the Rio Grande. The 2001 Study was prompted by local stakeholders due to a realized deterioration of the historical functions of the Rio Grande, which included the provision of high quality water, healthy riparian areas, fish and wildlife habitat, and a functioning floodplain. The 2001 Study analyzed the condition of the riparian area and structures along a 91-mile reach of the Rio Grande and provided recommendations for improvement. The San Luis Valley Water Conservancy District sponsored the 2001 Study and the Colorado Water Conservation Board (CWCB) acted as the Study's funder, with a $250,000 grant. In 2004 the need was identified for a well-defined Rio Grande Watershed Restoration Strategic Plan (Strategic Plan). Completed in 2007, the Strategic Plan highlighted the importance of continued efforts to implement the recommendations from the 2001 Study. Since establishment, the RGHRP has accrued a successful record of performing projects on the Rio Grande through collaboration with landowners and local, state, and federal entities.
Guiding Documents
The 2001 Study--for a full copy, please contact us at info@riograndeheadwaters.org
Our Watershed
Colorado Rio Grande Restoration Foundation
Board of Directors
Board of Directors
Board of Directors
- Steve Russell - President
- Karla Shriver - Vice President
- Mike Gibson - Secretary / Treasurer
- Doug Messick - Board Member
- Cathy Morin - Board Member
- Rick Davie - Board Member
- Heather Dutton - Board Member
- Greg Higel - Board Member
- Steve Vandiver - Board Member
Non-profit Status
Board of Directors
Board of Directors
The Colorado Rio Grande Restoration Foundation was established in 2004. It acts as the governing body and fiscal agent for the Rio Grande Headwaters Restoration Project, and was formed as a Colorado Nonprofit Corporation with the State of Colorado identification number 20041324471. In January 2005, the Foundation received its 501 (c) 3 status as a public foundation. The Foundation is exempt from Federal income tax under section 501 (c) 3 of the Internal Revenue Code. Contributions to the Foundation are deductible under section 170 of the Code. The Foundation is qualified to receive tax deductible bequests, devises, transfers or gifts under section 2055, 2106, or 2522 of the Code.
Who We Are
From left to right: Emma Reesor (Executive Director), Connor Born (Project Manager), and Daniel Boyes (Project Coordinator) at Coller State Wildlife Area.
623 4th Street, Alamosa, CO 81101
719.589.2230
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