On January 31, 2018, the Bureau of Land Management released Instruction Memorandum (IM) 2018-034, Updating Oil and Gas Leasing Reform – Land Use Planning and Lease Parcel Reviews. This IM states that it is “policy of the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) to simplify and streamline the [...]
***UPDATE – GOCO RE-AUTHORIZED THROUGH 2049!*** In a win for Colorado’s outdoor recreation, trails, parks, and open spaces, Colorado Lottery funds have been officially reauthorized to support GOCO! Governor Hickenlooper recently signed Senate Bill 18-066 into law, ensuring lottery funds [...]
WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU! The Paonia River Park is a community asset for all to enjoy. Located along the North Fork of the Gunnison at the site of a former in-stream gravel mine, the Paonia River Park is the product of nearly 20 years of work, countless volunteer hours, and over $1 Million invested [...]
Do you have a vision for our shared home here on the Western Slope? Now is the time to act! Delta County and local municipalities are looking for candidates for various Boards and Commissions. The deadline to apply for most positions is January 22! List of Open Positions Town of Hotchkiss – 4 [...]
Western Slope Conservation Center 2018 Annual Meeting Join fellow Conservation Center members, volunteers, and staff to review 2017 accomplishments and prepare for the year ahead. This year’s theme is: “Building power for lasting change” Febuary 11, 2018 – 3-6pm Memorial [...]
The Delta County Health Department is in the middle of a five-year grant from the CDC to assess private drinking water quality from ground water sources (wells and springs). The assessment covers a 6-county region, including Delta, Montrose, and Gunnison counties. The grant covers the cost of [...]
On Friday, Great Outdoors Colorado (GOCO) announced their decision to grant a $1.72 million Inspire Initiative grant to The Nature Connection. In the coming years, this grant will allow The Nature Connection and its many partners to formalize outdoor education programming across Cedaredge, [...]
Local recording artist Gabrielle Louise presents “Give Where You Live” Holiday Concert and CD Release live at the Paradise Theatre in Paonia! 50% of CD sales will be donated to local nonprofits, including the Western Slope Conservation Center! Join us on December 23 at 6:00pm for the [...]
