An Interview with our Executive Director

This is content from the River Network’s interview from March 2023 with James. Please visit the River Network’s page here for their full interview. James Dilzell Gypsum, Colorado  James grew up in Cleveland, OH, a city nestled along a Great Lake. He spent much of his time exploring the local…

Homestake Community Science Day

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On Saturday, July 8, Wilderness Workshop and Eagle River Watershed Council hosted experts from Colorado Natural Heritage Program, Walking Mountains Science Center and Roaring Fork Audubon to lead a “bio blitz” in Homestake Valley. Nearly 50 people participated in the community science day, which helped to inventory the range of birds, insects and plant species found in select areas…

Canotaje en el río Comunitario

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On Sunday, August 6, Eagle River Watershed Council hosted its 8th Annual Community Float. This community event brings participants out to the Colorado River to connect with and enjoy the watershed via a free rafting outing, lunch and educational presentation. Approximately 90 participants joined, and for many of them, it…

Eagle River Watershed Council Announces 2023 Peak Flow Prediction Contest Winners

Karen Grangaard, of Minnesota, has been named the lucky winner of Eagle River Watershed Council’s 2023 Peak Flow Prediction Contest with her winning guess of June 9 at 10 am.   Eagle River Watershed Council is thrilled to announce the winners of its fifth Peak Flow Prediction Contest. The contest…

Whisky & Water – a natural pairing

Your Sips Support Rivers at Eagle River Whisky When you visit Eagle River Whisky‘s tasting room in Minturn or sip their “Scottish inspired, mountain made” adult beverages, you support the Watershed Council. The owners of the new establishment donate 1% of each sale to support the Eagle River Watershed Council….