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The Emma Overlook in the Emma Open Space
Basalt, CO – Viewing Area
The Emma Overlook is bird watching spot with binoculars and a bench. The Emma Wetlands are an area for wildlife. This is a site in Basalt, CO.
A sign provided by the Roaring Fork Conservancy at the site reads: (Click to expand)
“Welcome to the Emma Overlook
Nestled between Highway 82 and Two Rivers Road exists a unique place comprising wetland, riparian, and pond habitat. over 80% of wildlife depends on this type of ecosystem, even though less than 1% of Colorado is riparian habitat.
These habitats are part of the Emma Open Space, 74 acres preserved for agriculture and wildlife purposes. Here deer and elk migrate between the Basalt State Wildlife Area and Light Hill public lands.”
