A group is exploring a federal designation of wild and scenic for the Crystal River in Gunnison and Pitkin counties.

Source: https://www.aspendailynews.com/news/discussion-ready-to-roll-on-crystal-river/article_e35a5ef4-9b9d-11ed-8b78-3b591a058ff5.html

In an aerial view, a vehicle drives through a flooded street after Hurricane Idalia passed offshore on August 30, 2023 in Crystal River, Florida.

Source: https://www.courant.com/2023/08/30/hurricane-idalia-live-updates-2/

The hospital district encompasses all of Pitkin County except for the Crystal River Valley/Redstone area.

Source: https://www.aspendailynews.com/news/avh-board-election-is-tuesday/article_e2d262b6-e7ff-11ed-87c7-5704aa6a43cc.html

This map shows parcels irrigated by the East Mesa Ditch and the ditch’s diversion point from the Crystal River.

Source: https://www.aspentimes.com/news/aspen-journalism-east-mesa-ditch-seeking-funding-for-repairs-due-to-sinkholes/