Eagle County Open Space and Natural Resources

10/22/2026

3 Sisters Trailhead restoration continued with more Willow planting along the Brush Creek stream bank. Willows create a healthier river ecosystem by reducing erosion, improving water quality, and restoring foundational habitat so aquatic and terrestrial life can thrive.
Eagle County Government

10/16/2026

This is something near & dear to our hearts 💕 We are creating plans & working with partners to protect our land & water resources for generations to come!

📢 Eagle County Advances Strategic Plan Goal to Embrace Stewardship of Our Environment - turning our environmental goals into lasting action! Read more: https://ow.ly/EllJ50ZYCYk

10/15/2026

Out at Brush Creek Valley Ranch Open Space earlier this week our team is continuing long-term monitoring on a recent restoration plot aimed at boosting elk forage and habitat in a decadent sage community. In a project developed with Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW), the project involved mastication, along with targeted treatments to manage invasive cheatgrass and hoary cress. We’re excited to track how the native plant community recovers to create a healthier, more complex habitat for local wildlife!

Eagle County Government

10/02/2026

Unboxing the new Bear Proof Trash cans with the Eagle County School District this morning was a special way to celebrate National Custodian Day! Through hard work & partnership, the school district has received over 70 bear proof trash cans, ensuring our children are safe & our mountain wildlife is protected.
Colorado Parks and Wildlife Eagle County School District Eagle County Government

09/17/2026

The Eagle County Open Space Advisory Committee monthly public meeting will be at 5:30pm in the Eagle County Building 500 Broadway in Eagle on Monday, September 21st.

Link to the agenda and meeting materials:

Public comments will be accepted at appropriate times from individuals in-person or virtually through the Google Meets platform (you can find the link to the webinar in the meetings agenda). Each speaker will have a maximum of three minutes per agenda item. In cases where many comments are expected,...

08/14/2026

Heads up, Eagle County! Drought conditions are reducing natural food sources for bears and driving them into our communities.

We need your help to keep both our community and local wildlife safe by:
- Using bear-resistant trash cans and putting garbage out ONLY on the morning of pickup.
- Taking down bird feeders, keeping pet food indoors, and cleaning outdoor grills.
- Businesses: Ensure all waste is fully inside secured, bear-resistant dumpsters and never place food waste in recycling bins.

Do your part to keep bears in wild places (like this duo at Brush Creek Valley Open Space) and away from human attractants (like this one in a Gypsum neighborhood)!

07/28/2026

🌎 Happy World Nature Conservation Day from all of us at Eagle County Government!! 🗻

07/17/2026

Voluntary fishing closures announced by Colorado Parks and Wildlife take effect today 7/17. These include sections of the Eagle River and Colorado River within Eagle County.

07/07/2026

The Eagle County Open Space Advisory Committee monthly public meeting will be at 5:30pm in the Eagle County Building 500 Broadway in Eagle on Monday, July 13th.
Agenda and meeting materials are posted here:

https://cms5.revize.com/revize/eagle/departments___services/open_space___natural/open_space/open_space_advisory_committee.php?fbclid=IwY2xjawRo7rlleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFkWmNWQUU1R3IwMlE4T2FMc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHo_oUZQk33Isg7WMwspANJDkSOsyHiFHsm80j-hphO_oV02NdNa85KHNIjOF_aem_9CsGD7_DzOwAxLrcyW5e_Q

Public comments will be accepted at appropriate times from individuals in-person or virtually through the Google Meets platform (you can find the link to the webinar in the meetings agenda). Each speaker will have a maximum of three minutes per agenda item. In cases where many comments are expected,...

06/05/2026

Even with low flows boaters are still getting out!

Boater access in Eagle Vail is made possible by a partnership between the Colorado State Land Board and Eagle County OSNR.