Bringing Seaplanes to Colorado Waters
kodemonkey Lake Meredith – Splash-In The Splash-In was a great success! The weather leading up to the event was horrendous and caused the turnout to be lighter than expected. A couple of aircraft canceled fearing the weather and conditions at the lake would not be suitable. I must confess that I too was doing a bit of panic. … Read moreMay 20, 2017 – Second Annual Spring Splash-In
Kenney Reservoir – Splash-In Event Saturday, July 15th, opened to a beautiful Western Colorado blue sky. By the time the day was over most of the attendees were describing the 96-degree day as the “coolest” they had ever seen. Several hundred attendees converged on Kenney Reservoir for the First Ever Mountain Splash-In in Colorado. As many Coloradans … Read moreJuly 15, 2017 – Colorado’s First Mountain Splash-In
2017 Regular Session Hearing Items Shepherding Water Rights in Colorado Water for Outdoor Landscaping Forest Health Advisory Council Water Infrastructure and Supply Efficiency (WISE) Project House Bill 17-1289 Concerning Historical Consumptive Use Follow-Up on High Groundwater Issues Seaplanes and Colorado State Parks Seaplanes and Aquatic Nuisance Species Public Testimony Final Recommendations on the Colorado Water … Read moreWater Resources Review Committee – Oct 5, 2017
Back to Splash-In Outcome 79 Days until Colorado’s Second Annual Lake Meredith Splash-IN! at Lake Meredith, Ordway, CO. Colorado’s First and Only Public Use Seaplane Base! This year we have joined the Mile High Meet and Greet Wakeboarding group. Lake Meredith Splash-in Schedule Attending Aircraft Other Activities Grumman Widgeon – Arizona Pilots may be offering rides … Read moreLake Meredith – June 2, 2018
May 7, 2018 – SB18-275 Dies in the House Agriculture, Livestock, and Natural Resources Committee I am sorry to report that SB18-275 was killed in the House Agriculture, Livestock, and Natural Resources Committee. I am awaiting a postmortem of the factors leading to the defeat. Outwardly, it appears to have been a victim of opposition … Read moreSB18-275 NEWS
Back to Splash-in Outcome This weekend the next splash-in! Place: Kenney Reservoir Date: July 14, 2018, from 8 am to 4 pm Support Airport: Rangely (4V0), All participating aircraft must land at 4V0 for invasive species inspection The event is a splash-in BBQ picnic and is open to all. This year we expect to have a … Read moreMountain Splash-In – July 14
The Colorado Seaplane Initiative in cooperation with the Colorado Division of Aeronautics, will be placing “Please Help Stop Aquatic Hitchhikers!”, signs at each public airport in Colorado. Help Stop Aquatic Hitchhikers! Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) requires inspections for any vessel that would be placed in the water. The seaplane is considered a vessel by the … Read moreHelp Stop Aquatic Hitchhikers!
It’s Time to Get Our Feet Wet! Please spread the word! All are welcome! Place: Crowley County Park (Lake Meredith Seaplane Base (CO1)) Date: June 15, 2019 Time: 8 am to 4 pm This year we will have: A Flight Simulator (MSFightSim) for those wanting to try their hand. A Free BBQ Picnic Lunch for all seaplane pilots, their passengers, … Read moreLake Meredith Splash-in
Major Seaplane Event in Rangely Presented by Colorado Northwestern Community College, Local Governments and CO Seaplane Initiative CNCC Aviation Program will Receive Donation of Seaplane for Flight Training Program. Schedule: 9:00 – 11:00 AM – Seaplane check-in and inspections, ANS awareness informal course (Alden) 11:00 AM – Seaplanes depart for reservoir 11:00 AM – 3:00 … Read moreKenney Reservoir Splash-in
This is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated. CENTENNIAL, Colo. — In a state known for its love of outdoor recreation, there is one thing you’ve probably never seen in a Colorado lake: … Read moreKDVR – Grounded in the Rockies