Pressure for development in the Eagle Valley has reached never before seen proportions. It seems one major development after another is either emerging or waiting in the wings for approval from our Towns or Eagle County. We are seeing ranchlands filled in with condominiums and houses with their required public facilities such as schools, and seeing wildlife squeezed into pockets throughout the area that are shrinking each year.
As a grassroots organization of individuals very concerned with this situation, the Eagle Valley Habitat for Wildlife has been formed. We began as mostly residents of Brush Creek south of the Town of Eagle who were very concerned about the large number of elk that found their way to our valley for the winter. Some of us who have lived here for over thirty years have never seen anything like it, and it begs the question; “Why have so many, over 600, come and seem truly reluctant to leave?” There is no doubt more than one single answer, but there can be no doubt that increased development has played a huge role.

We have decided to take action! Time is of the essence, as residential development of 660 acres adjoining town is imminent, with another 1034 acres beyond that awaiting approval. What that means to the elk and ALL wildlife is unimaginable. There will be literally hundreds and hundreds of homes in the fields where you now see elk and deer peacefully grazing and resting. Pavement will cover what the houses don’t, and wildlife will be forced to winter in much more extreme conditions further up the creek and hillsides, no doubt taking a toll in winter stress.
We are also hoping to preserve our unparalleled vistas and view corridors for generations to come to enjoy. There just is no other place like it left in our area.

We are intending to link up with the Eagle Valley Land Trust and explore all tools of preservation to gain ownership of as much of these acres as possible.

We intend to evolve into an organization that will help the entire Eagle Valley grapple with these very difficult situations that are occurring from Vail to Dotsero. This is not just Brush Creek’s problem, and we hope to have the support of the entire county in our effort to save one of the last best places left in the county.
Please visit all of our website and see some of our pictures showing the pressure of development that the elk herd endured this past winter.

Then go to our page with our letter to the Eagle Valley Land Trust. After reading it, we hope you will agree that this is a most worthy cause, and add your name to the list of supporters . We are aware it will be a daunting task, but nothing worthwhile is ever gained without taking on the challenge.

Please help, won’t you?