Exciting things are happening along the San Juan River, and the Town of Pagosa Springs would like the community to take part.
Mark your calendars for Oct. 16 from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Ross Aragon Community Center, where we’ll be hosting an open house to introduce the 30 percent design plans for the Yamaguchi South River Improvement Project.
The open house will give the public the opportunity to see the initial designs for the project. We’ll walk you through the plans to improve recreation access, enhance aquatic habitats and make our river area even more enjoyable. We want your feedback. Community input is important to ensure this project is as amazing as possible.
Can’t make the in-person event? A virtual open house on mypagosa.org will also be available from Oct. 8 to 23, where you can view the designs and drop your comments from home.
This project is a collaborative effort with the Upper San Juan Enhancement Partnership (WEP), a group that spearheaded the effort to create the Integrated Water Management Plan for the Upper San Juan River Basin. Its research has shown that climate change and changing water flows could have a big impact on aquatic life and recreation in the future. This project is designed to help protect our river and ensure it can be enjoyed for years to come.
Plans include a new river access point, wading and swimming holes, and channel features like sandbars and pools. Not only will these upgrades make the river more fun for floating, fishing and lounging, but they’ll also help the environment by creating diverse habitats for cold-water trout and other native fish.
So, whether you’re an avid fisherman, a pastime boater or just love the river, come join us at the open house and share your thoughts. See you there.
