In 2016, the Western Slope Conservation Center completed our analysis of water quality in the North Fork watershed using data gathered by our River Watch volunteers every month for the past 15 years, and it’s looking good! Because of our volunteers, we’ve gathered one of the most robust [...]
Position Announcement: Watershed Coordinator Location: Western Slope Conservation Center To Apply: Please submit a cover letter, resume, and three reference contacts to [email protected]. Application deadline: Posted until position filled Position Summary: The Watershed Coordinator [...]
Western Slope Conservation Center to hold annual meeting in Hotchkiss As the world gets smaller, WSCC urges the Western Slope to think big Hotchkiss, CO – All community members are welcome to the Conservation Center’s annual meeting from 3-6 pm, at Memorial Hall in Hotchkiss on Sunday, February [...]
Mountainfilm on Tour to Arrive in Paonia at the Paradise Theatre on Nov. 11th Paonia/CO– Mountainfilm on Tour brings inspiration and education about important issues to audiences around the world. The tour will soon visit Paonia at the Paradise Theatre on November 11th with documentary films that [...]
Many communities with mining legacies across the country are faced with major challenges of transitioning their local economies while also stewarding their lands and watersheds. Creative, community oriented reclamation can turn environmental liabilities into community centerpieces, generating [...]
Can you believe the leaves are already changing and that snow is falling on the peaks? It feels like it was spring snowmelt just weeks ago. The truth is, though, that it’s now October, and we have less than a month to submit comments to the BLM draft Resource Management Plan. It’s [...]
Register online today- Click here! Although last year’s float trip was cancelled due to the weather, the Western Slope Conservation Center is excited to announce that our float trip is back! This year will mark our 16th year and we are anticipating an exciting event. Our float trip provides a [...]
The Gunnison Public Lands Initiative (GPLI) is a coalition of community organizations that are committed to the incredible landscapes, recreation opportunities, and healthy habitats and wildlife of Gunnison County. As the GPLI advocates for congressional protection of our public lands, we [...]