Senator Michael Bennet and Representative Joe Neguse introduced the Colorado Outdoor Recreation and Economy (CORE) Act. The CORE Act is the largest public lands bill introduced since 1993. There are four main parts to the CORE Act: San Juan Mountains Wilderness Act – provides permanent [...]
The Western Slope Conservation Center is currently accepting applications for Public Lands Program Director. Position Summary: The Public Lands Program Director is a full-time exempt staff position with the Western Slope Conservation Center (WSCC). This position provides a unique opportunity [...]
The Earth Beneath Our Feet – Family Fossil Hunt! **UPDATE – NEW DATE – Now Saturday, November 10, 2018** 10am to 12pm FROM THE DELTA COUNTY LIBRARIES: For all of you who have kids who are curious about geology and fossils, this event is for you! It’s a fossil hunt especially for the [...]
On November 6, 2018, Colorado voters will decide on a number of ballot initiatives that could have big consequences for our state. Among the ballot measures is a constitutional amendment that, if passed, could prove costly for Colorado taxpayers and local governments. Amendment 74 will ask the [...]
Join WSCC, CHC, and the Paonia Library for a fascinating talk from Dr. David Inouye! From the Paonia Library – Dr. David Inouye will talk about the research he has done on wildflowers and pollinators over the past 48 years, working at the Rocky Mountain Biological Laboratory in Gothic, CO. He [...]
Come to “APPY” HOUR at 7 p.m. Thursday, September 13th at the Western Slope Conservation Center! It will be our first gathering of WSCC friends who are eager to learn how to use apps on their smart phones to enhance their outdoor experiences. Nicholas Turner has agreed to be our [...]
Zinke’s Interior Dept. omits input of rural Coloradans, agricultural groups, conservation interests, and local governments in head-long rush to open public lands for fracking North Fork groups call on BLM to withdraw oil and gas leases, address flaws in its review, and ensure that public comments [...]