Ruedi Reservoir, typically a quieter player in Colorado River operations, became a critical resource in 2026. It provided essential flows for irrigators and drinking water providers from Grand Junction to Aspen, and cold-water releases that supported fisheries throughout the watershed. Brendon Langenhuizen, PE, Director of Technical Advocacy at Colorado River Water Conservation District will share insights into why Ruedi Reservoir was so heavily relied upon during the challenging 2026 water year, and how its operations helped sustain both the Roaring Fork and Colorado River watersheds through exceptionally dry and warm conditions.
 

This program is part of Roaring Fork Conservancy's Brooksher Watershed Institute whose presentations address our most precious resource, water. We discuss the most current water-related issues at the local, state and regional level, and provide opportunities for one-on-one dialogue with these water leaders. This presentation is offered in partnership with Basalt Regional Library.

This is an in-person, FREE program and not be live streamed or recorded.

Registration is required at www.roaringfork.org/events.