Features, Meeker

Possible Lake Avery water releases for fish and river habitat habit

MEEKER | As they did in 2012, Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) is considering releasing some of its water right holdings in Lake Avery to provide some “fish saving” relief to the White River. At a meeting in Meeker July 9, CPW discussed the release possibilities with healthy river/healthy fish advocates and area irrigators.

Due to the low flows, dry conditions and extreme heat, higher water temperatures in the White River are nearing danger levels…