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Navigating a Drought Year in Recreation and Agriculture
2026 will go down as the driest snowpack year on record in Colorado. Chaffee County’s economy is largely based on water-dependent businesses–recreation and agriculture. So what happens now? Bob Hamel, Executive Director of the Arkansas River Outfitters Association, and Greg Felt, General Manager of the Upper Arkansas Water Conservancy District, will lead a seminar on how water is managed in the Upper Arkansas drainage, how water users are adjusting to an unprecedented shortage, and how this low water year might impact outfitters and the environment.
This is a free event, but space is limited and registration is required. Click here to register. Please consider making a $5.00 donation at checkout to support more GARNA programs like this.
Many GARNA programs require a Liability Release Form be filled out each calendar year.
Your registration is secured upon receipt of payment, as long as there space is still available in a program. If you prefer not to register online (recommended), you may mail a check, made out to “GARNA” to the address below or stop by the office. Please include a note with the program you are registering for. Be aware, some programs sell out quickly, and we cannot confirm your spot with a mailed registration.
PO Box 1522
Salida CO 81201
Cancellation policy:
If we are notified of your need to cancel by 24 hours of program date, your program fee will be refunded except for a $3.00 administrative fee. No refunds within 24 hours or after the event (but most events are transferable). If minimum enrollment has not been met 2 days before program date, programs will be cancelled and we will refund the full amount.