TC Resolution 21-12 Supporting Healthy Rivers and WatershedsAvon
C O L O R A D O
RESOLUTION 21-12
SUPPORTING HEALTHY RIVERS AND WATERSHEDS
WHEREAS, a collective effort to reduce water use helps to keep more water flowing in our
streams; and
WHEREAS, the drinking water provided throughout Eagle County originates from local
rivers and streams; and
WHEREAS, the waters of the Eagle River, which reside entirely within Eagle County, are
under increasing pressure from urbanization, climate change and transmountain diversions at the
same time that the flow of the river is decreasing due to long term drought; and
WHEREAS, local river recreation, such as, but not limited to, fishing, tubing, kayaking,
rafting, paddle boarding and swimming, is dependent upon healthy rivers and streams; and
WHEREAS, residents and visitors associate healthy rivers and streams with Eagle County's
identity and value the aesthetics and beauty of such rivers and streams; and
WHEREAS, the communities of Eagle County rely on healthy rivers and watersheds for
economic health; and
WHEREAS, downstream users, such as, but not limited to, urban and rural communities,
industrial and agricultural production, wildlife and habitat is largely dependent upon the good
practices of upstream water users, including those in Eagle County; and
WHEREAS, outdoor water use has the greatest potential for loss, due to evaporation and
other causes; and
WHEREAS, regardless of whether users receive water from the town or through private
water rights, overuse and misuse of water anywhere in the valley ultimately impacts the Eagle
River; and
WHEREAS, all local wildlife depends on the water in local rivers and streams for sustaining
their habitat; and
WHEREAS, local mountain resorts make snow utilizing water from local rivers and streams.
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NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, we encourage all water users, whether
residential, commercial, golf courses, school grounds, municipal or public spaces and parks, to
use the least amount of water as possible at any given time, but in particular during drought; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, our community should scrutinize its outdoor water use,
such as for lawn watering; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, our community is encouraged to learn more about
irrigation, xeriscaping and more through local, regional, and state resources, such as Eagle River
Watershed Council (erwc.org), Eagle County Extension (eaglecounty.us/csuextension), Colorado
River Water Conservation District (coloradoriverdistrict.org), Colorado Water Conservation
Board (cwcb.colorado.gov), Water Education Colorado (watereducationcolorado.org) and our
own town's website (avon.org).
PURPOSE: The purpose of this document is to protect and maintain water resources in the
Eagle River watershed and surrounding areas and maximize the aesthetic, economic,
recreational, environmental and human and wildlife benefits.
ADOPTED this 25th day of May 2021.
AVON TOWN COUNCIL
By: % A � a-1
Sara Smith Hymes, May r
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Attest:
Jrenda Torres, Town (