How to Save a River

The story of the Eagle River Watershed Council and their work to keep our rivers clean

The health of the Colorado River is dependent on the water that enters it from its tributaries. The Eagle River is one of those tributaries. The people of Eagle County have taken up the responsibility of keeping their part of the Eagle River healthy for everyone's benefit.

A brief history of how Eagle County came to be.

A brief history of how Eagle County came to be.

An explanation of The Eagle River Watershed Council

An explanation of The Eagle River Watershed Council

Explanation of Edwards Eagle River Restoration Project.

Explanation of Edwards Eagle River Restoration Project.

Eagle River Watershed Council Projects

The Watershed Council has many different ways that they take care of the water systems in their county

View this map to see what kinds of projects the Watershed Council hosts

Special thanks to:

Kate Isaacson, Matthew Mickelson, Holly Loff, Eagle River Watershed Council, Eagle County Historical Society, Eagle County Library District, The New York Times, Water Education Colorado, and Bensound