Eagle River Coalition

The Eagle River Coalition, previously known as Eagle River Watershed Council, brings together water experts, community leaders and river lovers to protect local rivers. Together, we advocate for the Upper Colorado and Eagle River watersheds through research, education and projects. 

In 2024, donors like you made it possible for us to:

• coordinate a highway cleanup that brought 800 community volunteers out to remove 17+ tons of trash along roadways, keeping it from entering our sensitive river ecosystems.
• host a community float for Spanish-speakers to experience the Upper Colorado River with Spanish-speaking guides. Thanks to you, we helped to inspire 100+ first-time rafters to take action to protect the river. 
• use the 5,000+ water quality data points collected and analyzed annually to guide our work.
• celebrated the 30th Annual Eagle River Cleanup, which recognized the work of many thousands of volunteers over 3 decades to remove hundreds of tons of trash from sensitive riparian ecosystems in the watershed.
  
  

There's a lot of work ahead - 

Rivers are facing challenges like polluted runoff, sedimentation and high water temperatures due to urban development, misuse and climate change. The need is great, and we are committed to coming together to create and implement solutions.

Will you join us to protect local rivers and streams by making a gift right now?  

The Eagle River Coalition strives to protect and enhance the natural, scenic and economic values that our rivers and tributaries provide to the residents, visitors and wildlife of the Eagle River and Colorado River watersheds located in Eagle County. 

Your donation will assist us in working toward these goals.