By Bergen Tjossem. Photos by Todd Winslow Pierce Nestled between the Flat Tops Wilderness and the White River National Forest lies one of our community’s most beautiful hidden gems – Sweetwater Lake – and...
By Jessica Foulis Conserving Eagle County’s most important lands for our community has been at the heart of the Eagle Valley Land Trust’s mission since its creation in the early 1980s. EVLT and land...
Letter by Jack Bombardier. Photos by Todd Winslow Pierce Sweetwater Lake is a jewel of spot, nestled against the eastern flank of the Flat Top Mountains. The Flat Tops aren’t the most famous...
Sweetwater Lake is a 488-acre private inholding within the White River National Forest, the most visited national forest in the country with approximately 15 million visitors per year. Approximately 75% of the lake...
Writing a letter of support for Save The Lake is easy and makes a big difference! It can be written in the body of an email, attached to an email as a word document...
The Conservation of Eagle County’s Brush Creek Valley has been a community effort for nearly 50 years. Your support is urgently needed to protect a critical piece of Brush Creek for our wildlife and...
The Eagle Valley Land Trust (EVLT) is dedicated to protecting land, wildlife habitat, and open spaces for our community. To be successful in our mission, EVLT relies on thoughtful and pragmatic conservation strategies established...
By Jim Daus Land conservation continues to unite Colorado. With change and population growth comes the need to protect the landscapes, wildlife habitat and recreational opportunities that help make our state such an...
Garden to Glass is back on August 22nd. Garden to Glass is an exciting cocktail reception featuring a cocktail competition that challenges local mixologists, bartenders, sommeliers, and chefs to create their most sensational...
Land conservation continues to unite Colorado. With change and population growth comes the need to protect the landscapes, wildlife habitat and recreational opportunities that help make our state such an outstanding place to...
Neal was born in Long Island, New York and holds a BS in Mechanical Engineering. While living in NYC, he quickly decided that there had to be a better way of life than living...
Eric is a life long local of the Vail Valley. He’s lived throughout the Valley and have explored many of it’s open lands. When not tied to a desk you can be sure you...
Dr. Thomas Steinberg was President Emeritus of the Eagle Valley Land Trust and ardent supporter of open space conservation. He served on the EVLT Board of Directors for over 25 years and guided the...
Sue has lived in Eagle for 13 years with her husband, Markian Feduschak, and their 2 daughters. She worked for the Colorado Outward Bound School for 25 years as a field instructor, Program Director...
Wildlife are one of our community’s most treasured resources. Deer, elk, and our other furry friends inspire and give us a reason to tread lightly in the backcountry. Protecting wildlife is a responsibility that...
Tickets on Sale Now Farm to Fork | Garden to Glass August 22, 2019 | Copper Bar Ranch, Edwards, Colorado Scroll Down for Event Information Proceeds from Farm to Fork and Garden to...
Nancy previously worked as EVLT’s office manager and stewardship manager. In her free time, she enjoys traveling and long road trips, mountain hikes, skiing, kayaking and reading.
Brittany joined EVLT in April 2019 in the capacity of Administrative and Fundraising Coordinator and is thrilled to be a part of the team. Prior to her current role, she worked as a naturalist,...
In April 2019, Eagle River Watershed Council and Eagle Valley Land Trust announced the hiring of Sue Nikolai to oversee their Land & Rivers Fund program. Eagle Valley Land Trust and Eagle River Watershed...
The Natural Resources Management Act, a public lands package that includes the Land and Water Conservation Fund, has passed the Senate 92-8, the House 363-62, and President Trump’s desk. The act is the most...
The land trust accreditation program recognizes land conservation organizations that meet national quality standards for protecting important natural places and working lands forever. Eagle Valley Land Trust is pleased to announce it is applying...
The U.S. Senate and House of Representatives is overwhelmingly in support of permanently reauthorizing the expired Land and Water Conservation Fund. The Natural Resources Management Act, a public lands package that includes LWCF, passed the Senate...
Sharing our home with wildlife is part of living in the mountains. It’s a piece of our Eagle County identity, and a reason many people moved here in the first place. Our furry friends...
Sustaining Council ($10,000+) Anonymous Judy and Peter Copses Barbara Krichbaum and Kent Erickson George Family Foundation Tara and Bob Levine Jenny and Flip Maritz Pam and Ben Peternell Molly and Jay Precourt Scrooby Foundation...
Join Lunch With the Locals *Today* (2/5/19) for a presentation about the Safe Passages for Wildlife Project Have you seen the wildlife overpasses in Summit County? A robust partnership in our community is seeking...