As we head into the hot and dry summer months of July and August, wildfires become more and more likely, with winds that can carry ash and smoke great distances. Air particulates like ash and debris can travel right to our doorsteps and cause some community members, especially those with cardiovascular and respiratory issues, to experience adverse health effects, such as difficulty breathing, coughing, and wheezing. WSCC tracks air quality using a PurpleAir sensor mounted
Join WSCC and the USFS Paonia Ranger District as we head out to to one of our beloved trails in the Gunnison National Forest, bordering the West Elk Wildneress area just off of Kebler Pass. With your help, we will be working to install a turnpike on the Beckwith Pass Trail, as well as improve trail drainage and stream crossings. Join us Thursday, July 24th and/or Friday, July 25th as we hike up near Lost
On June 10, the WSCC Watershed Stewardship Committee enjoyed a tour of the Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) seed warehouse on the edge of the Escalante Wildlife Area west of Delta, led by Tanya Banulis, CPW Warehouse Manager and longtime federal biologist. Committee members got behind-the-scenes looks at the facility where the BLM, U.S. Forest Service and CPW store and manage seed stocks for restoration projects such as fire rehabilitation, soil stabilization and habitat improvements.
Our public lands are once again facing a serious threat. Following the failed amendment in the House version of this bill, a proposal in the Senate now seeks to mandate the sale of millions of acres of Colorado public land, including parcels on and around Jumbo Mountain, Landsend Peak, and Elephant Hill. The purported objective of this sell-off is to generate funds to go to the U.S. Treasury and pay down national debt. The bill
We envision landscapes defined by resilient ecological systems, where water management, agricultural practices, and recreation opportunities allow people and the environment to flourish.
