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Friends of the Yampa elects new officers, hopes to complete stream improvements
Recent article published in the Steamboat Today, January 5th 2014.
Thanks to all who participated in the 2013 Yampa River Festival!
It was a fantastic event, and we are grateful to our sponsors, volunteers, participants and spectators for making it happen. Race results have been posted to our Facebook Page here […]
Big Snow Dance
Our Big Snow Dance is back this Saturday night and we’d love to see you and your friends come out for our signature fundrasing event. This year we’ve partnered with […]
CONGO: The Grand Inga Project
Friends of the Yampa presents CONGO at the Bud Werner Memorial Library. Tuesday October 30 at 7:30pm. The movie is free, but a small donation is requested. If you haven’t […]
Yampa River Clean-ups
Thanks to the almost 50 people who came out to help with the Yampa River clean-up! Next clean up is Sept 28th at noon. Show up at Back Door Sports […]
Friends of the Yampa to Benefit From Odell Brewing Taster Trays
The Friends of the Yampa has been chosen, along with the Rocky Mountain Sustainable Living Association, as a beneficiary of the Odell Brewing Charity of the Month. All proceeds from […]
Final Little Snake Plan Prioritizes Drilling over Wildlands and Wildlife
Craig, CO (October 14, 2011)– The Bureau of Land Management released a Final Resource Management Plan (RMP) and Record of Decision for the Little Snake region that shows a vast improvement from Bush Administration draft plans but continues to prioritize oil and gas development over all other uses. The clean air, outstanding wildlife habitat and free- flowing rivers in northwest Colorado will continue to face threats from oil and gas drilling in the final management plan released today.
Great weekend on the Yampa!
Thanks to all who came out for the 31st Annual Yampa River Festival over Memorial Day Weekend! It was a great success and fun was had by all. Huge thanks […]
Wild and Free Flowing or Diverted and Dewatered?
CONTACT: Kent Vertrees Email: kent@steamboatpowdercats.com March 16, 2011 Wild and Free Flowing or Diverted and Dewatered? A Familiarization Trip about Colorado’s Yampa River Steamboat Springs, CO (March 16, 2011): The […]
Yampa River Work Planned for Charlie’s Hole
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Date: Thursday, November 11, 2010 Yampa River Work Planned for Charlie’s Hole The City of Steamboat Springs Parks, Open Space and Recreational Services Department will be working […]
October/November 2010
We have now reorganized FOY, electing a Board of Directors and applying for 501c3 status, which will help us immensely in our cause. The Fiends of the Yampa’s (FOY) mission […]
Saturday November 20th – the Big Snow Dance!
Big Snow Dance: We’re holding a family themed Snow Dance and silent auction on Nov. 20 at Sweetwater Grill from 5 p.m. till the cows come home. Enjoy a pasta […]
September 17, 2010
A big thanks to all those who helped out with the Steamboat Springs Yampa River Clean up organized by the Friends of the Yampa. With over 100 people of all […]
Yampa River Festival and Paddling Life Pro Invitational 2010
This year marks the 30th anniversary of the Yampa River Festival. In 2008, we combined our efforts with the Paddling Life Pro Invitational and today we are gearing up for […]