We need your help to conserve our most precious resource

Moderate to exceptional drought conditions persist across the state with the Yampa River Basin experiencing severe to extreme drought intensity. The basin is currently at 64% of median snow water equivalent (SWE) and the projections below shows dwindling hope for reaching median peak SWE this year.   

Current municipal watering restrictions in place:

Below is an outline of current watering restrictions in place per municipality. Please keep in mind that many of these restrictions are actively being discussed and will be updated over time.

• Town of Yampa: Details to come
• Town of Oak Creek: Details to come
• City of Steamboat Springs: Outdoor irrigation limited to 6pm-10am. Watering days based on the last number of a customer's address:  (Even number: Sunday, Tuesday, Friday; Odd number: Monday, Thursday, Saturday.  Wednesday - No watering)
• Town of Hayden: Outdoor irrigation limited to 5pm-8am. Watering days based on the last number of a customer' address:  (Even number: Sunday, Tuesday, Friday; Odd number: Monday, Thursday, Saturday.  Wednesday - No watering)
• City of Craig: Details to come

Water conservation tips:

To take additional action toward conserving water in our basin, consider the following strategies, and educate your neighbors about how they can join the community effort during this drought period:

• Keep irrigation systems off until at least mid-to-late May, and even later if possible.
• Reduce irrigation to two days per week. 
• Minimize washing your vehicle
• Avoid washing hard surfaces such as driveways, sidewalks, and parking lots.
• Don't turn on any outdoor water features
• Abstain from dust control with potable water.