The project goal is to improve the riparian and aquatic habitat resiliency of the lower eagle river this will be achieved by RE establishing floodplain connectivity, improving in channel fish…

The project goal is to improve the riparian and aquatic habitat resiliency of the lower eagle river this will be achieved by RE establishing floodplain connectivity, improving in channel fish habitat and engaging the community in understanding the importance of watershed restoration an early assessment of the lower eagle river by the project partners and stakeholders, including the eagle river watershed council, bureau of land management BLM , colorado parks and wildlife CPW and a water engineer, identified the project location and its contributions to water quality and quantity issues and lack of proper wildlife habitat throughout most of the project reach, which lies from the eastern BLM property boundary near the gypsum campground to the BLM property boundary downstream, the floodplain has become disconnected from the river the project s objectives, to reconnect the floodplain and improve inchannel habitat, will provide habitat for native wildlife and fish species to thrive, will improve water quality and quantity and can help mitigate the effects of climate change