Western Slope Conservation Center

As part of the Bureau of Land Management’s multiple-use mandate, the agency manages livestock grazing on 155 million acres of public lands. On Wednesday, July 29, Western Slope Conservation Center (WSCC) staff and community members had the unique opportunity to visit a series of BLM grazing allotments leased by LeValley Ranch near Crawford, Colorado. The tour was guided by ranch co-owner Robbie LeValley. (Image: Robbie LeValley (middle) bends down to describe the vegetation to the

CALL FOR POSTER ARTIST – REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS Scope of Work & Technical Requirements Contact: WSCC Poster Project Manager Carolyn Shelton by email: 50thAnniversary@theconservationcenter.org          Please note “POSTER RFP” in subject line.  WSCC office phone: 970-527-5307     [Note: Project Mgr. unavailable by phone from Nov. 5-Dec. 2]  1. Scope of Work Work includes graphic design, including all artwork, and creating and delivering production-ready art for a poster and final delivery of

This month, WSCC is shining a spotlight on Sarah Marshall, a dedicated volunteer who has spent the past few years supporting our River Watch program and watershed stewardship efforts. Sarah’s connection to River Watch began during her 12 years as a librarian and library aide at Hotchkiss High School, where she worked with the school’s River Watch program. After moving on from her work at the school, she wanted to stay involved with the program

Towering over 11,400 feet, Mount Lamborn defines the North Fork Valley landscape and provides stunning views of the Gunnison Gorge, West Elk Mountains and Wilderness, San Juan Mountains, Grand Mesa, and everything in between. Standing as the tallest point in Delta County, the eroded igneous laccolith mountain is unique and dramatic in that it rises nearly 6,000 feet from the valley floor of the North Fork of the Gunnison River. While local lore has it