What makes a sculpin in Gypsum Creek like a canary in a coal mine?

The Eagle River Coalition team and folks from Colorado Parks & Wildlife were out doing a fish population study on Gypsum Creek recently. The team found evidence to prove that Gypsum Creek is important spawning grounds for our local trout populations, and found many sculpin in the reach. DID YOU…

Meet Brad Ernest, Eagle River Coalition’s 2025 Tire Removal Project Hero!

The Eagle River Coalition team is thrilled to collaborate with the Re/Max Elevate Vail Valley team to remove tires from in and near the Eagle River in Edwards later this summer! Tires don’t belong in the river – they can leach chemicals into waterways and lead to water quality issues,…

Seeking Proposals for Project Engineering and Design

As a longstanding source of reliable river data with a proven track record of spearheading restoration initiatives that benefit river health, the Eagle River Coalition relies on its strong local and regional partnerships to expand our impact. We are a small team that invests in relationships with private contractors, agencies,…

Josh Rumble Named Watershed Restoration Director

The Eagle River Coalition is pleased to announce the expansion of its staff to include Josh Rumble as its new watershed restoration director. “Josh brings a wealth of knowledge about our watershed and local community and will play a huge role in advancing our mission. We are absolutely thrilled he…

Thank you, Eagle River Valley Community!

On Saturday, the Eagle River Valley community celebrated three decades of river cleanup efforts with a BBQ at the Broken Arrow in Arrowhead. The event welcomed more than two hundred volunteers, local leadership, sponsors, and longtime cleanup leaders like Bob Moroney and Joe Macy. As staff at the Eagle River…