Conservation Colorado “rivers report card,” is an assessment of the health and well-being of eight rivers across the state based on several factors including water quality and flows. Only one river received an “A” grade, while four received grades of “C” or worse.
The grades for the rivers analyzed in the report are:
- Arkansas River: C
- Colorado River: D
- Dolores River: D-
- North Fork of the Gunnison River: B-
- North Platte River: B+
- Rio Grande River: B
- South Platte River: C
- Yampa River: A
