Winding up Sweetwater Road, north of Interstate 70 near Dotsero, nearly every home displays a yellow sign with “STATE PARK” circled in red and struck through above the words: “TRULY SAVE SWEETWATER LAKE.” Neighbors are making public their concerns as the U.S. Forest Service (USFS) solicits feedback on its proposed management and development project at […]
Eagle Valley Land Trust
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Input sought for Sweetwater management
Although it’s over the hill and through the woods, Sweetwater Lake is still part of Garfield County and of particular interest to outdoor enthusiasts. For decades, the acreage has fluctuated between private landowners but was recently sold, yet again, to the most attractive bidder: the federal government. The 488 acre purchase was financed by the […]