Northern San Juan • Entered by Judith Lopez on August 25, 2025
River Watch
August 24, 2025 – August 25, 2025
Participants and Hours
| Pre Planning hours | 0.75 |
| Post Admin hours | 1.5 |
| Activity Hours | 4.75 |
| Participants | 1 |
| Total Hours | 7 |
Key Issue: Water-related Conservation
Activity Type: Stewardship (monitoring, sampling, planting, etc.)
Key Partners: CPW, River Watch organization
Measurable Outcomes
Outcome 1: Stream/river sampled (1 sites/plots)
Outcome 2: Stream/river sampled (4 samples)
Short Description of Activity
Normal sampling event. Preparation, sampling, and protocols were done on 8/24/25; data were submitted online to River Watch on same date. Protocols (pH, alkalinity, and hardness) were conducted on one sample, oxygenation is based on another sample. Two Metal samples (filtered and unfiltered) which are analyzed in Denver were gathered. Metal samples and all documentation from this event and prior event were mailed on 8/25/25.
Reflection/Evaluation
the goal is to monthly sample at the site on the Uncompahgre River in Confluence Park following all requirements to ensure reliable data is produced. The event went well.