McPhee Reservoir

Local News

Wildfire north of McPhee Reservoir contained, Forest Service says

from 3 districts responded to Hoppe Point Fire

September 25, 2017

Local News

Bear takes a swim in McPhee Reservoir

During a summer of bear sightings in Dolores, Cortez, Mancos and Durango, a bear now has been photographed in McPhee…

September 12, 2017

Southwest Life

Access to McPhee Reservoir improves at Sage Hen

roads to McPhee reopened; Road X still closed

September 6, 2017

Local News

Sag Hen gets improved access

roads to McPhee reopened, but Road X remains closed

September 5, 2017

Southwest Life

2017 becomes a year to remember on the Dolores River

Boaters, ecologists break down season

August 25, 2017

Local News

2017 becomes a year to remember on the Dolores River

Boaters, ecologists break down season

August 22, 2017

Local News

Dolores River gets a D- by Conservation Colorado

flows from McPhee Dam need improvement; reservoir managers point to progress

July 16, 2017

Southwest Life

Montezuma County commissioners vote to restrict Sage Hen road access

Closure to protect reservoir from invasive species

June 26, 2017

Local News

Motorboats pile up at McPhee Reservoir

boating restrictions funnel traffic to McPhee boat ramp

June 25, 2017

Local News

Water managers release drought plan for McPhee Reservoir

districts seeking public comment

June 12, 2017

Outdoors

Rafting on Lower Dolores River starting up again

Reservoir topped off; excess released below dam

June 1, 2017

Southwest Life

High flows scour Lower Dolores River channel

years of average or above flows restore ecology

May 14, 2017

Local News

Boat with mussels is stopped at McPhee boat ramp

came from contaminated Lake Powell.

May 6, 2017

Local News

Dolores River whitewater release is flowing strong

rising; 45 boating days are forecast

April 21, 2017

Southwest Life

Boating season begins early as McPhee Reservoir fills

Whitewater release below McPhee starts Wednesday

March 29, 2017

Southwest Life

Forecast points to a long Dolores River rafting season

managers tentatively predict 67-day whitewater release

March 10, 2017

Southwest Life

McPhee Reservior levels look promising for boating release

Invasive mussels remain a threat

February 21, 2017

Local News

Above average snowpack bodes well for McPhee Reservoir, farmers, boaters

Forecast would fill McPhee, allow boating release

January 19, 2017

Local News

McElmo Flume established as a monument to pioneers’ ingenuity

flume gets highway pullout

December 13, 2016

Local News

Stagnant ponds get repair, fresh water

Headgate repairs provide fresh water to retainment ponds

October 19, 2016

Good Earth

Unusual winter hampered Dolores River boating release

Forecasting tough for McPhee managers

July 27, 2016

Local News

Discussion of McPhee Reservoir water releases will be held July 26

The meeting will be held at 6 p.m. July 26 at the Dolores Community Center. Reservoir officials will recap spill…

July 16, 2016

Local News

Montezuma County starts fire ban in wake of Sage Hen blaze

fires, fireworks banned in unincorporated areas

June 20, 2016

Local News

Crews mop up hot spots after Sage Hen Fire erupts at McPhee Reservoir

Firefighters on Sunday mopped up hot spots and cut down brush the day after the 150-acre fire started. The fire…

June 18, 2016