Stephan Wilson, of Eagle, has been named the lucky winner of Eagle River Coalition’s 2024 Peak Flow Prediction Contest with winning guess of June 9 at 8:45 am.

Eagle River Coalition is thrilled to announce the winners of its sixth 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 closed on April 24, 2024.

Contest participants entered to win amazing prizes donated by nationally-known recreation brands, including Fishpond USA, Vail Resorts, and Rancho del Rio, as well as Eagle River Coalition swag, for purchasing guesses of the date and time of the Eagle River’s peak flow at the Gypsum gage.

According to the USGS website, Eagle River peaked at the Gypsum gage on June 9 at 7:45 am, with a recorded flow of 4,660 cubic feet per second. With a guess of June 9 at 8:45 am, Stephan Wilson, of Eagle had the closest guess. He received a Big Agnes Sand Wash Car Tarp and a NRS 30′ Throw bag.

Additional winners include Rick Pylman, Lizzy Owens, Lindsay Hardy, and John Cochran.

Thank you to all who participated in and supported the 2024 Peak Flow Prediction Contest!

The Eagle River Coalition has a mission to advocate for the health of the Upper Colorado and Eagle River basins through research, education and projects.