Wilderness with a capital "W" For those of us in the lower Gunnison watershed, a weekend activity usually starts with the short drive up Kebler Pass, just east of Paonia, to one of the many hiking trails in the area. Upon parking the car, and hiking a short distance past the trailhead into the forest, one may come across a small sign off to the side of the trail. It usually reads "Entering a Wilderness
The whirlwind process of the Delta County Land Use Regulations is continuing. The certified draft of the land use regulations is now available for public comment here. Although some important updates have been made, we believe more is needed. DECEMBER 3RD: Check out WSCC's letter to county commissioners. ACTION ALERT- WHAT YOU CAN DO TO BE INVOLVED WITH THESE REGULATIONS Public comments are now being accepted until December 14th. Email your comments to the County Commissioners and
UPDATE: Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission Adopts New Rules, Increase Protections for Wildlife This week, the Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission (COGCC) finalized several new rules to protect the health, safety, and welfare of Coloradoans and the environment. The monumental rule change will protect the lower Gunnison watershed's big game habitat and migration corridors, which are critical to our local economy. This would not have been possible without the amazing effort from all
UPDATE: Governor Polis Officially Opens Fishers Peak State Park in Trinidad, CO Today marks the soft opening of Fishers Peak State Park in Las Animas County - the last state park designation was in 2013. The soft opening today is another example of the Polis Administration leading the nation in wildlife and habitat conservation and ensuring that world-renowned outdoor recreation opportunities in our state meet the needs of many, remain sustainable and alleviate conflicts with
As a result of our work, in 35 years the communities of the Lower Gunnison Watershed will be characterized by intact and functioning ecosystems, clean and abundant water resources, well-managed lands with the highest level of protection that they deserve, and an informed and engaged citizenry who understand the connection between the vitality of both its ecological and social communities.
