WHO
WE ARE
Founded in 2020, the Upper Arkansas Watershed Partnership fosters collaboration among the regional agencies, organizations, governments and landowners in the Upper Arkansas River Basin (HUC8) to enhance management actions to achieve a healthy and resilient watershed.
The founding organizations of the UAWP include the Upper Arkansas Conservation District (UACD), the Arkansas River Watershed Collaborative (ARWC), Collegiate Peaks Chapter of Trout Unlimited (CPCTU), the Central Colorado Conservancy (CCC) and the Greater Arkansas River Nature Association (GARNA). This core group came together to initiate a dialogue with the diverse stakeholders who share interest in the health of the Upper Arkansas River Watershed to align individual efforts for greater impact.
Leadership Team
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Nathan Ward - UAWP Coordinator
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Nancy Roberts - President of the Upper Arkansas Conservation District, co-owner Arrowpoint Cattle Co.
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Wendy McDermott - Executive Director of the Central Colorado Conservancy
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Chris Lamson - President of the Collegiate Peaks Chapter of Trout Unlimited
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Jonathan Paklaian - Executive Director of the Arkansas River Watershed Collaborative
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Jason Marsden - Executive Director of the Greater Arkansas River Nature Association
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Liaison members
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Nancy Johnston-Bramlett, Conservation Projects Coordinator at Colorado Trout Unlimited
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Keith Krebs, former president of CPCTU
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How To Get Involved
The UAWP uses Project Teams to manage specific projects and activities. These Project Teams are led by project leaders and co-leaders who recruit experts and stakeholders for each project.
At times, the UAWP forms committees and working groups to target specific projects. Volunteers will also be invited to participate in project opportunities as they become available. If you are interested in learning about these opportunities, please Contact Us.
