Annual Rio Chama Watershed Congreso
The first Rio Chama Watershed Congreso was sponsored in 2016 by Rio Grande Restoration and it is now the annual flagship event of the San Juan - Chama Watershed Partnership. Typically held at Ghost Ranch near Abiquiu, New Mexico, each year brings partners from across the Rio Chama Watershed who gather to present and discuss pertinent watershed issues.
RIO CHAMA CONGRESO 2023
What is at stake for the Rio Chama region in this era of megafires? As we have seen in nearby watersheds, one of the answers is water. Save the Date of February 24th + 25th for the 8th annual Rio Chama Congreso. On the 24th we will be offering Field Trip options and on the 25th we will be hosting our Main Event at Ghost Ranch. We will hear stories about the aftermath of the Hermits Peak/Calf Canyon Fire and impacts to water resources, look at wildfire risk models for the San Juan-Chama region, and learn about collaborative efforts to prevent catastrophic wildfire and post-fire impacts in our region. We welcome all folks to join us as we explore the 2023 Congreso theme of "Water After Wildfire".
RIO CHAMA CONGRESO 2022
2022’s Congreso had a virtual update, followed by a hybrid main event and field trips on April 30th. In 2022 we dove in to the future of snow and water in a changing climate.
RIO CHAMA CONGRESO 2021
Rio Chama Congreso 2021
2021’s Congreso will be held virtually across four sessions and two weeks, beginning February 27th. The focus will be on “Our United Watershed”.
RIO CHAMA CONGRESO 2020
2020’s Congreso, once again hosted by Ghost Ranch, took place on leap day, February 29th. The focus was on “Recreation in the San Juan - Chama region.”
RIO CHAMA CONGRESO 2019
2019’s Congreso was hosted by Ghost Ranch on February 23 and focused on “Infrastructure Challenges on the Rio Chama.”