The Yampa River serves as the lifeblood for Northwest Colorado in many ways. 

Estimated Recreational Visits: 500,000/year 

Agriculture: More than 70% of the water diversion from the Yampa goes towards agriculture 

12,200 Ft. to 5,100 Ft.: The range of elevation in the basin 

10,500 Square Miles: The basin total area 

1.66 Million Acre-Feet: The average annual outflow, which is 15% of the total streamflow that leaves Colorado 

Learn more about what is being done to preserve and protect this incredible resource at: www.FriendsOfTheYampa.com