When it comes to river safety, the Mesa County Sheriffs Office shared some safety tips with us, like avoiding swimming in the cold water, and making sure your boat is river grade equipment. One tip some folks might not think about is erosion. Walking along the riverfront can be hazardous. As snow melt continues to make its way into popular water ways, rescue crews warn wearing a life vest is important this year. The Mesa County Sheriff’s Office has more info on their website about river safety and water conditions at https://sheriff.mesacounty.us/community-resources/emergency-preparedness/
