Water Management Plan for Coldharbour and Flow Device Implementation

This project will result in a Water Management Plan for Coldharbour Ranch and the introduction of flow devices to resolve beaver-human conflict on local irrigation systems. The plan will analyze data to show resource changes over time, quantify Tomichi Creek, and provide a framework for citizen science water quality monitoring. U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service will assist in assessing sites and implementing flow devices on them. Once a successful example has been built, this project will launch a producer outreach campaign in attempt to diffuse this technology throughout the Gunnison Valley.