Our mission
is to protect and enhance the environmental and recreational integrity of the Yampa River and its tributaries through education, stewardship, partnerships, and advocacy.
The Yampa is Wild
The Yampa, due to its limited reservoir storage, still retains a natural hydrograph that sees very high peaks and low base flows. Fishing, rafting, kayaking, bird watching, hiking, exploring and other fun-filled and active recreation types are a paramount use of this river.
33%
The water from the Yampa provides one third of Colorado’s contribution to the Colorado River.
1.3 MAF
The mean annual flow is 1.3 million acre feet with a range of 0 .5-2.3 MAF
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Learn more about Friends of the Yampa
Planning to go out on the river?
Know Before You Go!
What We Do
We partner with various organizations to coordinate river cleanups, provide river access, hold discussions, help build river habitats and features for a variety of uses, as well as participate in local, regional, and national policy efforts and campaigns.
Education
Stewardship
Partnerships
Advocacy
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Memberships
Contribute to FOTY by joining our membership program! Our members receive exclusive benefits while also supporting the FOTY mission.
Donate
General donations help support FOTY’s vital projects and programming. We appreciate your consideration in making a gift to help us continue our work for a healthy, thriving river!
Upcoming Events
September 9, 2025
The American Southwest Film Screening
October 11, 2025
