A Community Based Organization

About Us

The Upper Pecos Watershed Association (UPWA) is a 501 (c) 3 nonprofit community based grassroots organization with a common interest in protecting, maintaining and improving the health of the watershed and the local economy and cultures.

 

The Upper Pecos watershed covers over 400 square miles of drainage of the Pecos River and its tributaries. The area includes the Pecos Wilderness, the Wild and Scenic section of the Pecos as well as Cow, Bull and Glorieta Creeks and other tributaries north of I-25. This area provides over 100 miles of high quality cold-water fishing and as well as a broad spectrum of other recreational opportunities. To view a map of the Upper Pecos watershed click here.

 

UPWA is governed by a nine member Board of Directors.

Upper Pecos Watershed Association

 

Protecting, Maintaining and Improving the Health  of the Pecos River Watershed,

 as well as the Local Economy & Cultures.