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Students from Yampa to Maybell learn importance of river in first youth water summit-News Article from the Steamboat Pilot
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The Yampa River: A trove of trash and treasures-News Article from the Steamboat Pilot
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Friends of the Yampa Hires Program Manager-News Article from the Steamboat Pilot
In hiring a full-time staff member, Friends of the Yampa aims to do more for the Yampa River
39th Annual Yampa River Festival!
Since 1980, the Yampa River Festival has been the Friends of the Yampa’s signature event to raise awareness about the wild Yampa River. As predictable as the snow melting every […]
Yampa Basin Rendezvous
Now offered virtually! A Dialogue on Measuring and Managing Seasonal Variability June 4th, 2020, Online Webinar, 11-12:30 MDTHosted from Steamboat Springs, Colorado Organized by the Center for Western Weather […]
Yampa River Awareness Project
The Yampa River Awareness Project is organized by the Friends of the Yampa who rallies local, state, national and international organizations, businesses and individuals to realize the unique natural and recreational values of the Yampa.
Yampa River the Only River in Colorado to Get an ‘A’ Grade From Conservation Colorado
Conservation Colorado released a Rivers Report Card last week, and we are happy to present to you the only river in Colorado to receive an ‘A’ Grade: the Yampa River! […]
Over 130 Volunteers Help “Respect the Yampa”
Thank you to all who came out July 9th for our annual Yampa River clean up. A big shout out to our partners City of Steamboat Springs – Government Colorado […]
Steamboat Pilot Pens Thoughtful Editorial in Regard to the Tuber Usage on the Yampa Through Town
Summer tubing on the Yampa in Steamboat…some love it and some hate it. Regardless of how you feel about this popular summertime activity on our treasured river, the show will […]
First Annual Colorado Public Lands Day
Last May, Colorado lead the nation by becoming the first state to establish a holiday that honors the value of public lands within the state. Going forward, Colorado Public Lands Day will be recognized annually on the third Saturday in May as a way to celebrate the significant impact public lands have in Colorado. Senator Kerry Donovan carried the bill, which passed with bipartisan support and was signed into law by Governor Hickenlooper.
Abundant snowpack doesn’t always fill area reservoirs
The following article was published by the Steamboat Pilot & Today by Tom Ross on March 9th 2017. Full article with photos can be seen here: http://www.steamboattoday.com/news/2017/mar/09/abundant-snowpack-doesnt-always-fill-area-reservoi/ Steamboat Springs — […]
Water testing shows upper Yampa River is healthy
The following article was published by the Steamboat Pilot & Today by Tom Ross on January 24th 2017. Full article with photos can be seen here: http://www.steamboattoday.com/news/2017/jan/24/water-testing-shows-upper-yampa-river-healthy/ Steamboat Springs — […]
Wild and Scenic Little Yampa Canyon
Some call it Duffy Canyon, others call it the Little Yampa Canyon. Regardless of how you refer to this beautiful place, one thing is clear…it is a gem of a […]
Pure Colorado cutthroats call Steamboat Ski Area home
The following article was published by the Steamboat Pilot & Today by Tom Ross on July 13th, 2016. Full article with photos can be seen here: http://www.steamboattoday.com/news/2016/jul/13/pure-colorado-cutthroats-call-steamboat-ski-area-h/ Steamboat Springs — […]
July 9th – Yampa River Cleanup
Come Celebrate and Clean Up the Yampa River The national river conservation organization American Rivers has joined Friends of the Yampa, the City of Steamboat Springs,the CAN’d Aid Foundation, local citizens […]
The Best Festivals & Fairs in Colorado this Summer
While we, in the Yampa Valley, know this to be true, now the rest of Colorado knows it as well. TravelMag just listed the Yampa River Festival as one of […]
City presents Bear River Park conceptual plans
Steamboat Springs — Officials with the city of Steamboat Springs and the National Park Service on Tuesday revealed two very different conceptual designs for the future of Bear River Park […]
New Surf Spot on Yampa: A-hole Gets Major Facelift
Put the Yampa on your river running radar this season. In the middle of a deep December, the city of Steamboat Springs and Friends of the Yampa collaborated on the […]
Yampa State Park to Upgrade Boat Ramp Near Hayden
With full endorsement from Friends of the Yampa, Colorado Parks and Wildlife has plans to replace the 20-year-old Double Bridges boat launch west of Hayden with a more accessible boat […]
2015 Yampa Valley Community Foundation Grant
The Friends of the Yampa is proud to announce that the Yampa Valley Community Foundation, as part of their 2015 grant cycle has awarded us with a $5,000 grant as seed […]
Colorado’s Yampa River
The Friends of the Yampa are proud to have been involved with John Fielder and Patrick Tierney in their effort to make the most complete Yampa River book to date: […]
2016 River Fest To Be Held June 3-5!
Mark your calendars for a rip-roaring good time. The dates for the 2016 Yampa River Festival have been set for Fri., June 3, – Sun., June 5, the same weekend […]
Return of the River – 6/3/15 – 7:00 PM
FOY is please to partner with the Bud Werner Memorial Library to present a free film in honor of the 35th Annual Yampa River Festival which takes place May 29-31, […]
River Clean Up Monday July 28th at 9:00am!
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What you need to know and how you can help shape the future of Northwest Colorado Water
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 […]
Yampa River Structures Project
Now scheduled for completion in Fall of 2013, the Yampa River Structures Project will: Design. Engineer. Permit. Build. Improve. Maintain. The Yampa River is an iconic symbol of Northwest Colorado. […]
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 […]
FOY Board Member Sarah Hamilton Places Seventh at World Rafting Championships in Costa Rica
When the 2011 World Rafting Championships wrapped up Monday, Oct. 10, on Costa Rica’s Pacuare River, Steamboat Springs local Sarah Hamilton was there every stroke of the way to help […]
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 […]
FOY Board Members Float 52 Miles of Possible Wild & Scenic Stretch
Kicking off the record-setting runoff season on the Yampa, Friends of the Yampa participated in a familiarization float on the Little Yampa, Duffy and Juniper canyon sections of the Yampa […]
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 […]
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 […]