Colorado State's River & Stream Access Un-Clarity

In the State of Colorado, the couple hundred rivers and several thousand streams are extremely popular for fishing, boating, swimming, all the river things. And while people typically have access to these waterways, the laws on access in the state are not clear and could potentially lock up access when rivers run next to and through private property. Currently two groups are working to secure access for river users and a film, "Common Waters," explores a recent interaction between a landowner and a fisherman that is leveraging a push for legal clarity around this access. Two guests join us to talk through the topic: Hattie Johnson from American Whitewater, and Cody Perry from Rig to Flip. 

GUESTS

Hattie Johnson from American Whitewater

Cody Perry from Rig to Flip

Thumbnail pic: Cody Perry, Rig to Flip

RESOURCESFilm: "Common Waters"

White paper on Wading and navigability in Colorado

Article on opposition to stream access in Colorado

Donate to Colorado Access Fund

THE 2 GROUPS WORKING ON ACCESS

Responsible River Recreation Alliance (Hattie Johnson & AW)

Send a letter to your Colorado lawmaker supporting safe and legal river passageFacebookInstagram

Colorado Stream Access Coalition (Cody Perry & Rig to Flip)

Sign the Petition for boating and fishing/wading access

 

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NRS PFD for Whale Foundation

Whale Foundation

 

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