Ballot Measure 7A Passes

Colorado River District’s ballot question 7A passed handily in the 15-county region where it was on the ballot. More specifically, 75% of Eagle County voters said yes to 7A. Thank you for your support of rivers on the Western Slope. The River District will use these funds to keep water…

Q&A With Conservation Photographer Steven DeWitt

Gilman, Eagle Mine, Eagle River, Eagle County Colorado

    WC: Tell us a little about yourself. SD: My name is Steven DeWitt. I’m a conservation photographer and documentary filmmaker based in New York City. My company, Witness Tree Media, creates photographs and short films for businesses and organizations who are committed to environmental justice and solving the climate crisis. WC:…

Like a River, Just Go With the Flow

blue sky, mountains, rivers

As a child, one of my favorite Walt Disney movies was “Pocahontas.” The free-spirited young woman who dreams of more inspired me as I grew up and faced my own challenges. These days, as an adult, the songs of “Pocahontas” continue to ignite flames of inspiration within me. When she…

Ballot Measure 7A Passes

Colorado River District’s ballot question 7A passed handily in the 15-county region where it was on the ballot. More specifically, 75% of Eagle County voters said yes to 7A. Thank you for your support of rivers on the Western Slope. The River District will use these funds to keep water…

Input & Feedback Encouraged re: Operations on W Vail Pass, I-70

roads, mountains, watershed, snowmelt, safety

The Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) today released recommendations to improve safety and operations on West Vail Pass on Interstate 70. Virtual public engagement begins today and will continue through Oct. 21. CDOT welcomes input on all projects and feedback is encouraged during the virtual public engagement period. The Proposed…