The Eagle County Board of Commissioners learned Thursday that White River National Forest Supervisor Scott Fitzwilliams has resigned. Fitzwilliams, the top official for the most visited national forest in the United States, is among a growing list of federal employees to opt into the deferred resignation early buyout program.
As a result, Williams will be on administrative leave until the end of the fiscal year this September.
The White River National Forest, which includes a significant portion of Eagle County, is home to 12 of Colorado’s ski areas. The U.S. Forest Service is now tasked with finding someone who fits Fitzwilliams’ pay grade who can replace him in an interim role until a new district supervisor is permanently in place.
Fitzwilliams, on Thursday, did not respond to an email for questions.
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