FRIENDS OF THE YAMPA

Founded in 1981, Friends of the Yampa (FOTY), friendsoftheyampa.com, is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) group focused on the preservation, conservation, and community engagement for the Yampa River. They strive to keep the Yampa wild and available for the public and for future generations. “A healthy river serves everyone,” said Lindsey Marlow, Executive Director. “You don’t really know a river until you float it. You have to care about it before you want to do something to protect it,” she added. The FOTY Yampa River Scorecard Project is a long-term health and evaluation program for the Yampa River watershed. It conducts tests on water quality, examines geomorphology, riparian ecosystems, habitat connectivity for species, and surveys the public for recreational data and education. “We try and engage the community as much as possible. We host a…

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Fly Fisherman (Digital) - 1 Issue, October/November/December 2023

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