Overview
Water is one of Colorado's most precious resources. Eagle River Water & Sanitation District (District) and Upper Eagle Regional Water Authority (Authority) customers use over 2 billion gallons of water annually. The majority of this water is returned to the Gore Creek and Eagle River Watersheds, which together encompass 1046 square miles. To ensure watershed health and protection, each of us has a special responsibility to use water wisely and in ways that will not harm aquatic life, wildlife, and other water users downstream.
Watersheds are areas of land that drain to rivers, creeks, lakes and other bodies of water. The District and Authority have forged partnerships with other stakeholders, governmental agencies, non-profit groups, and experts in water resources and water quality to ensure source water protection and health of the Gore Creek and Eagle River Watersheds. Individuals can help protect our watershed simply by conserving water and properly disposing of household hazardous waste. Becoming involved with one of the many local watershed or habitat protection groups is an option for those who want to do more. Business customers of the District can do their part by checking out our Industrial Pretreatment page and following the guidelines in place for discharge of pollutants into the sewer system.
More and more people are working to improve and protect the Eagle River Watershed by educating themselves, sharing information with their neighbors, restoring water quality where needed, and planning for the future of our water.