Gunnison River at Risk of Drying Up | Colorado Rockies News

By October, much of the lower Gunnison River in western Colorado could be completely dry — a devastating blow for a river that feeds into Blue Mesa Reservoir and supports fly-fishing, wildlife, and farming. For 12 summers, guides have led adventurers through the rugged Gunnison Gorge Wilderness, where steep hikes or mules are the only way to access world-class trout waters. But with low snowpack and worsening drought, the river’s ecosystem — from insects to mergansers to desert bighorn sheep — is at risk. This isn’t just about fishing; it’s a stark warning about how fragile our water resources are and how deeply interconnected nature and human livelihoods are in the Colorado River Basin. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/64f55a8822403622