Eagle River Cleanup celebrates 20th year

By Edward Stoner

EAGLE COUNTY — The Eagle River Watershed Council is celebrating the 20th year of the Eagle River Cleanup. In 1994, before the formation of the Watershed Council, the local Trout Unlimited chapter organized the inaugural Eagle River Cleanup. There were two tents and 24 volunteers, half of which were Vail Resorts ski patrollers equipped with radios and trucks. There was a silent auction, which included a Vail season pass and raised a total of $400. In the past 20 years, the Eagle River Cleanup has grown tremendously and become a fall tradition for many families, groups and companies. This year, …

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