Trust Our Land: Protecting and enhancing Sweetwater Lake for the long-haul

From a hideout for infamous gangster, Diamond Jack, to a potential water bottling plant and luxury resort, Sweetwater Lake’s history is long and storied. Visions for this incredible property have come and gone.

But now, one story has stuck: conservation. What began as a long-shot conservation dream is now a reality. For decades, Sweetwater Lake has been a recreation amenity for our community, a closely guarded prize, a hometown treasure.

At the same time, it has been in a constant state of transition. Ambitious prospectors and developers have passed the property, a 488-acre inholding within the White River National Forest, for decades from buyer to buyer, without being able to capitalize on development visions.
What are your perceptions about Eagle County's wildlife?

The Eagle County Community Wildlife Roundtable, led by its Land Use Committee in partnership with Colorado Parks and Wildlife researchers, is conducting a study about Eagle County residents’ perceptions of and opinions about wildlife, wildlife habitat, land use, and outdoor recreation participation and preferences.

The purpose of this survey is to understand whether and to what degree Eagle County residents value wildlife, habitat and other types of land use. This survey is extremely important because the results will help inform future efforts relating to wildlife management in and around Eagle County.

In the next few weeks, about 3,000 Eagle County residents who were randomly selecting to participate in the survey will receive a questionnaire in the mail that they can send back (free of charge - via postage paid envelopes) or take online. But, for anyone who was not randomly selected to participate, there is a shorter version of the questionnaire that can be filled out online.
EVLT Signature Backpacks on sale now!

Whether you're enjoying the last remaining days of Fall at Sweetwater Lake or grilling out at Blue Sky Basin in Vail, you can host your own Farm to Fork picnic anywhere you go!

Don't miss this opportunity to own your very own custom EVLT 40th anniversary picnic backpack. This picnic ready pack is filled with everything you need to effortlessly host your own celebration and enjoy your al fresco meal wherever you are adventuring. Includes a gift card to a local Land and Rivers Fund restaurant and your choice of fine wine from Old World Wines or beer from Bonfire Brewing.

If you don't already own an EVLT picnic basket or backpack, consider gifting one to a friend, family or valued member of your community this holiday season.
 
To order, simply email Brittany@evlt.org with your beer or wine selection (red wine or white wine) and she’ll get you out picnicking. Backpacks on sale now for $100.
Looking for an affordable and sustainable way to increase your conservation impact?

Introducing the Perennial Giving Program, EVLT's new monthly giving program. Why does monthly giving have such a tremendous impact? Monthly donations give EVLT a reliable and steady stream of financial support so that staff and board members can fulfill the organization's mission more effectively. It saves resources, postage and paper, and is more convenient for you!

How does it work?
  • You may schedule your donation on our online giving platform.
  • Under "Donation Frequency," select "Recurring." From there you can select your start date, end date, and frequency.
  • Gifts are made automatically every month in an amount that fits your budget.
  • You may increase, decrease, or cancel the amount of your gift anytime by calling our office at 970-748-7654.
  • For tax purposes, you will receive an annual statement in January acknowledging your transactions for the prior year.
Eagle Valley Land Trust | Phone: (970) 748-7654 | Website: www.evlt.org

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