Ah, spring is in the air and with the warm temperatures comes the rush of melting snow to our rivers and streams. Ditches are turning on, and it’s likely time to hang up those skis and start dusting off those boats. Whether you are a farmer, boater, or general river observer, it’s always [...]
Our John Moore Conservation Hero for 2024 was the wonderful Linda Laks, a leader of our River Watch program and incredible supporter of WSCC. Linda first moved to Paonia from New Jersey six years ago in 2019 and began looking for like-minded individuals with a love for the outdoors and community. [...]
Every year WSCC recognizes an outstanding volunteer, someone who embodies the core values of integrity, service to community, and dedication, and highlights their excellent service and commitment to conservation advocacy and watershed stewardship. This year, that award became even more [...]
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It’s that time of year again. The holidays are winding down and our thoughts turn towards…the Snow Water Equivalent (SWE) of our snowpack. Well…at least they do for us! Here in western Colorado, a snowy winter is the promise of a good water year and that hope that our rivers will run [...]
Watershed Stewardship Coordinator POSITION SUMMARY: The Watershed Stewardship Coordinator is a full-time non-exempt staff position with the Western Slope Conservation Center (WSCC) in Paonia, Colorado. This position provides a unique opportunity to make lasting positive change on the spectacular [...]
There are some big changes happening in the Paonia River Park, and not at the hands of WSCC’s amazing team of volunteers. Beavers have moved into the Park, and are redecorating accordingly. This may seem concerning to many Park visitors, with the sudden felling of trees and increased water [...]
By: Noah Steinberg, WSCC Intern __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Fireflies are being discovered all over Colorado, and now we’ve even [...]
The Western Slope Conservation Center (WSCC) has worked for nearly 50 years to promote locally-led conservation solutions on public and private lands in the North Fork Valley and surrounding areas. The growing momentum surrounding efforts to protect the Dolores Canyons National Monument provides a [...]