As days get shorter and the sun follows a low path on the southern horizon, throughout the four corners’ region our celebrated rivers are quietly freezing over. Tiny ice rafts form, fish retreat to the deepest channels and the once furious currents have decreased to a fraction of summertime glory.
On December 21, 2024 the solstice will pass and winter will be upon us. It’s officially time for river lovers to stop tracking runoff by cubic feet per second and instead become preoccupied with snow depth high in the Rockies.
It’s time to celebrate each winter storm, praise Ullr and do snow dances. And It’s time to make snow angels.
This is the time of year when nature starts building reserves in the high alpine lands, storing snow that come spring, will melt and feed our river tributaries. Similarly, this is when Forever Our Rivers needs your help building reserves to support fresh, clean water for people and lush habitat for wildlife year-round. With a gift today, you will make a difference. Every drop—and every snowflake counts.
Donate today for yourself or as a gift in the name of your favorite lover of rivers. Your gift will improve the health and vitality of rivers and streams throughout the Southwest all year long.
For each donation, we’ll make a snow angel in your honor. Plus, a generous donor will match every gift we receive this holiday season up to $35,000.
By doing so, you improve the health and vitality of rivers and streams throughout the Southwest year-round.
Making a donation to Forever Our Rivers is safe, simple and tax deductible. Ways to give range from Venmo, donating online or gifts of stock.
Learn more here. Or, you can simply write a check and mail it to Forever Our Rivers, PO Box 1952, Crested Butte, Co, 81224.
