Local rivers are critical for all who visit or live in Eagle County, providing recreation opportunities, supporting a longstanding agricultural community and providing habitat for wildlife and aquatic life, from native trout to big horn sheep. However, these rivers are at risk. Over-allocation of water, a reduction of flows due…

At the Eagle River Water Festival on Friday, Dave Foulis teaches students about water use along the Colorado River. The day was filled with presentations from organizations including Eagle River Water & Sanitation District, Eagle County Conservation District and Colorado Parks & Wildlife. Photo by Wendy Griffith, Wendy Griffith Photography…