We are an independent nonprofit established in Telluride, Colorado in 1998.

The San Miguel Watershed Coalition (SMWC) works to maintain and improve the ecological health of all 80 miles of the free-flowing San Miguel River. We conduct and facilitate river projects, provide community education opportunities, and conduct water quality testing. SMWC engages stakeholders from throughout the 1,550 square mile watershed—from the western San Juan Mountains to the slick rock canyons of the West End—to participate in collaborative efforts that promote our river’s health and the economic vitality of our watershed’s communities.