Western Slope Conservation Center

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

FROM OUR BLOG

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

WSCC’s 2023 Annual Meeting

WSCC's ANNUAL MEETING Sunday March 12th 2023 ShadeScapes Event Center, Hotchkiss CO WSCC's 2023 Annual Meeting was a festive affair with a beaver flair! We had about 80 people in attendance at the beautiful ShadeScapes showroom in downtown Hotchkiss.  We welcomed new Board Member Lauren Hall Ruddell and with much gratitude saw Kate Graham and Alex Johnson step down from board service. We reviewed the work of last year through the lens of our Annual Report

Volunteer to Help Our Local Wildlife – Friday March 24, 2023

RSVP HERE! Friday, March 24th from 10 AM to 4 PM Wildlife In Need Our local big game herds are in need of help. For years, elk fencing has been installed throughout the North Fork, limiting where mule deer can migrate and access water sources and habitat. These pinch points can result in wildlife-vehicle collisions, and animals getting caught in tall fences causing fatalities. WSCC is partnering with Colorado Parks and Wildlife and Backcountry Hunters

Stewardship and Outreach VISTA position at WSCC

WSCC is recruiting for a Stewardship and Outreach VISTA position. Interested? Apply now through the Americorps VISTA portal using this link: bit.ly/3J24O3t  The successful candidate will start work on June 5. Questions? Email [email protected]

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.