We are the Eagle River Coalition

Our Candid Gold Seal

Check out our Guidestar Profile to gain trust and confidence in our work and to see the great work we do for our community. We want to make sure you have the information you need to support our work  confidently. Have a question? Reach out to us at development@erwc.org today….

Melanie Smith Receives CFRE Designation

MELANIE SMITH AWARDED THE CERTIFIED FUND RAISING EXECUTIVE (CFRE) DESIGNATION   Alexandria, VA – CFRE International has named Melanie Smith as a Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE). Smith, Eagle River Watershed Council’s development manager, joins 7,700 professionals around the world who hold the CFRE designation.   Individuals granted the CFRE…

Eagle River Water Festival Brings Water to the Outdoor Classroom

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…

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…