A Short History of the Council
In July, 2004 the Council was incorporated as the Eagle River Watershed Council, Inc. ("ERWC"), as a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt nonprofit corporation. While remedial work continues to this day to reduce the zinc load leaking into the Eagle from the mine and waste rock sites, the Eagle River Watershed Council works to preserve and protect the Eagle and Colorado River Watershed through a variety of projects. The ERWC commissioned a science-based study of the Eagle River watershed from Colorado State University to set priorities for future projects within the watershed. The study was completed in 2005 and its evaluations and recommendations have formed the basis for the projects the ERWC subsequently instituted.
ERWC projects to date have included involvement in the construction of a sediment catch basin in the lower reaches of Black Gore Creek, continued work regarding the zinc and other dissolved heavy metals in the Eagle caused by the mine wastes, the restoration of a stretch of the Eagle river downstream of Edwards, and involvement in the remediation of the failing cribbings south of Belden, and involvement in tamarisk removal in Eagle county.
More About the Council
To learn more about the council itself please explore the drop down menu under the About Us section of our website. You can learn about everything from our history, to our Board of Directors, and mission statement.