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…

The Eagle River Coalition is thrilled to announce the winners of its seventh annual Peak Flow Prediction Contest. The contest is an annual fundraiser for stream restoration and monitoring projects, as well as engaging educational programs. River enthusiasts from across the nation participated in the contest, which was virtual and…