The start of October is when the heartbeat of the communities that make up the Eagle River Valley can be heard the loudest. October is the autumn off-season, sandwiched between the resorts’ busy winter and summer seasons, and it is a time of both reflection and anticipation. This is the…

Top 8 Must-Do’s this autumn season. Respect the redds. During brown trout spawning season, please avoid disturbing redds, where eggs are deposited and fertilized. You can identify them as shallow, circular depressions in gravelly or silty areas of the riverbed. Whether you’re an angler or take your canine pal to…

On September 19, the Eagle River Coalition hosted its sixth annual Eagle River Water Festival. Fifth-graders from throughout Eagle County who attend public and private schools or receive homeschool education gathered at Colorado Mountain College for a day full of all things water.  The event started in 2019 with the…

The Eagle River Coalition depends upon its board of directors for strategic oversight and direction, as well as collaboration in advancing its mission, and we are currently seeking several new members. Specific skill-sets currently sought include finances and budgeting and HR experience.  Approximate Time Commitment: Estimated commitment of 4-10 hours…

When zebra mussels were first discovered in the Great Lakes in 1988, I was not particularly concerned about the impacts they would have on Lake Erie. As a two-year-old, I was just beginning to learn to swim in those waters, but I don’t think I was alone in underestimating the…