Western Slope Conservation Center

Conserving the lands, air, water and wildlife of the Western Slope since 1977

FROM OUR BLOG

It’s time for WSCC’s 2023 RAFTle!

Purchase your raffle tickets NOW to win this new Hyside Battlecat raft with 2 NRS life vests, 4 NRS paddles, 1 NRS 5" barrel pump and 12 straps! Overall value = $4116 See below for raffle rules. The drawing will be held at 8pm on Thursday, August 10, 2023 at Paonia Town Park, Paonia, CO. All proceeds fund future efforts to protect and enhance the lands, air, water, and wildlife of the Lower Gunnison Watershed. {{ vc_btn:

A Tale of Many Meters

By Lauren Hall Ruddell, PhD., WSCC Board Member Four meters on an old building winked at each other, and at the end of each month, whispered in quiet confidence, “Well that’s another $30 that our tenants will have to pay for no reason.” “I know, right, same here,” winked another meter at the other three. Meanwhile, a board member of building occupant WSCC, stood with hands on hips, glaring at these smug old meters. Little

Celebrate Our Watershed at River Festival 2023!

21st ANNUAL RIVER FESTIVAL AND FLOAT TRIP A collaboration between Western Slope Conservation Center, Colorado Farm and Food Alliance, and The Learning Council @ PAONIA RIVER PARK JUNE 3-4, 2023   Celebrate our watersheds and let the Western Slope float your boat! A BIG THANK YOU TO OUR 2023 EVENT SPONSORS! RIVER FESTIVAL - SATURDAY, JUNE 3 PAONIA RIVER PARK  4:00-10:00 PM  *Free and open to the public* Get ready to party and celebrate our

Jumbo Mountain Travel Management Plan- All You Need to Know

On February 10th, the Bureau of Land Management released a draft plan for the Jumbo Mountain Special Recreation Area. This plan aims to create a management framework for managing trails, wildlife, and other resources on Jumbo Mountain outside of Paonia, CO. The plan involves about 1,900 acres of public land near the town of Paonia, CO. The plan would designate approximately 30 miles of travel routes in the Jumbo Mountain Special Recreation Management Area (SRMA) as part

PROGRAM AREAS

WHO WE ARE

We formed in 1977 to disseminate information about regional energy development and its impacts on the region’s natural resources. Today, our mission is to build an informed and engaged community to protect and enhance the lands, air, water and wildlife of the Western Slope.

We envision landscapes defined by resilient ecological systems, where water management, agricultural practices, and recreation opportunities allow people and the environment to flourish.

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PAONIA RIVER PARK

Once an in-stream gravel mine, we have worked hard and received several grants to restore riparian habitat and make the Park a family-friendly recreation area.

WATER QUALITY

The Conservation Center is dedicated to keeping a watchful eye on the quality of our water quality and public lands. Our stewardship program matches community volunteers with hands-on projects in the field

LOCAL MAPPING

The data illustrated in our interactive maps tell the true story of conservation in Delta County. Layers represent oil & gas development, roadless areas, irrigation ditches and more.