Project — yampariverfund.org
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| Countries: | United States of America |
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| Basins: | Colorado |
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Project SDGs:
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Water Use Efficiency (SDG 6.4)
Protect and Restore Ecosystems (SDG 6.6) Stakeholder Participation (SDG 6.b) |
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Project Tags:
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Drought Management
Irrigation Management and Technology Soil Erosion and Health Sustainable Withdrawals Nature-Based Solutions Replenishment |
| Progress to Date: | 0 These metrics have yet to be devoted for the YRF. We are currently working to develop a monitoring and evaluation plan that will help establish appropriate metrics. |
| Services Needed: |
Communications & outreach
Financial support Monitoring & evaluation Research & analysis Technical assistance |
| Desired Partners: |
Academic Institution
Business Business Association Financial Institution |
| Language: | English |
| Start & End Dates: | Sep. 01, 2019 » Ongoing |
| Project Website: | yampariverfund.org |
| Contextual Condition(s): | PHYSICAL: Water scarcity or drought, PHYSICAL: Ecosystem vulnerability or degradation |
| Additional Benefits: | Better / more data on river basin conditions, Heightened agreement on priority basin water challenges, Basin stakeholder mapping, Long-term partnership(s) created, Raised awareness of challenges among water users, Raised awareness of challenges among local authorities, Increased budget for local authorities |
| Beneficiaries: | Ecosystems, Agricultural growers, Water utilities, Other utilities, Environmental users (e.g., fishers, recreational users), Local communities / domestic users |
| Planning & Implementation Time: | 1 - 3 years |
| Primary Funding Source: | pool |
| Project Source: | User |
| Profile Completion: | 92% |
The goal of the Yampa River Fund is to establish a sustainable, voluntary funding source for the Yampa River in order to:
• Enhance water security for communities, agriculture, the economy, and the natural environment in the Yampa Valley;
• Support a healthy, flowing river and enhance critical low flows through water leases from reservoirs, and;
• Maintain or improve river function through a holistic approach to the restoration of riparian and/or in-channel habitat.
Michael Matosich
Corporate Engagement Associate, Water Security
The Nature Conservancy
| Basin and/or Contextual Conditions: | PHYSICAL: Water scarcity or drought, PHYSICAL: Ecosystem vulnerability or degradation |
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| Project Benefits: | Better / more data on river basin conditions, Heightened agreement on priority basin water challenges, Basin stakeholder mapping, Long-term partnership(s) created, Raised awareness of challenges among water users, Raised awareness of challenges among local authorities, Increased budget for local authorities |
| Indirect or Direct Beneficiaries: | Ecosystems, Agricultural growers, Water utilities, Other utilities, Environmental users (e.g., fishers, recreational users), Local communities / domestic users |
| Months & Implementing: | 1 - 3 years |
| Primary Funding Source: | Pool funding (i.e., joint funding of several partners) |
The Nature Conservancy (Organization)
The mission of The Nature Conservancy is to conserve the lands and waters on which all life depends. We acheive this through the dedicated efforts of our diverse staff, including more than 550 scientists, located in all 50 U.S. states … Learn More
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