
Friends Of The Lower Blue River

Beautiful Colorado
To protect the traditional agricultural character of the Valley

Environmental Integrity
Promoting the safety for residents, livestock & wildlife

Unspoiled National Forest
Maintaining the rural character, quality of life, and the environment

Our Mission
To protect the traditional agricultural character of the Valley
Friends of the Lower Blue River
A volunteer group promoting quality of life, and the environment of the Lower Blue River Valley.
History Story Map
Friends of the Lower Blue River is committed to preserving the rich history of the Blue River Valley. Through grant support from the Summit Foundation, we have created this interactive tool that documents and takes you to key points of interest in the Valley. You will see photographs and read about those who came before us.
Livestock Emergency Preparedness
Latest Whats Happening Blogs

For the Record
Posted on 15 April 2026
Recent misinformation has been circulating suggesting that Friends of the Lower Blue River (FOLBR) plans to implement a permit system for boating on the Lower Blue River. We want to be clear: FOLBR h…

The Elk Run Neighborhood Takes Steps to Mitigate Wildfire
Posted on 02 April 2026
The Elk Run neighborhood, situated across Highway 9 from the Summit Valley Horse Center, is a community of 32 small ranch properties. Neighbors partnered with Summit County, and Summit County Fire an…

Mountain Parks Electric Fire Protection Settings
Posted on 02 April 2026
Mountain Parks Electric (MPE) will place portions of its electric distribution system on fire protection settings beginning, today, April 1, 2026, as a wildfire prevention measure during wildfire sea…
Where The River Bends

Flows in the Blue River below Green Mountain Reservoir
Posted on 02 April 2026
In more than 75 years, the section of the Blue River that flows in and out of Green Mountain Reservoir has not been this low, at this time of the year. It reached just 60 cubic feet per second, and u…

What Are Ski Areas Doing in the Face of Climate Change?
Posted on 02 April 2026
I listened to an interesting podcast on KUNC 90.7 radio “In The NOCO.” It summarized a 3-part article in the Denver Post about what the various Ski Corporations are doing regarding climate change. Th…

How We Can Salvage Colorado's Snowpack Season?
Posted on 02 March 2026
From Cory Reppenhagen: 9 News Meteorologist
As of Feb. 25, the snowpack in the Colorado mountains is still tied with the 2001-2002 winter for the worst on record. It's been in the statistical cellar…
Slate Creek Hall

Please Donate to Preserve Slate Creek Hall for Future Generations
| Jonathan Knopf | Slate Creek Hall Blog
The FOLBR Board's Slate Creek Hall Committee is currently working to determine needed improvements to our historic structure. We have received numerous charitable donations targeting improvements and…

Preserving Slate Creek Hall for Future Generations
| Jonathan Knopf | Slate Creek Hall Blog
Historic Slate Creek Hall
The FOLBR Board's Slate Creek Hall Committee is currently working to determine needed improvements to our historic structure. We have received numerous charitable donations…




