The Western Slope Conservation Center has been collecting important water quality data in the North Fork of the Gunnison River watershed for over 15 years as part of the Colorado River Watch program. The North Fork of the Gunnison has one of the longest, most consistent sets of data of any river in [...]
Come to “APPY” HOUR at 7 p.m. Thursday, September 13th at the Western Slope Conservation Center! It will be our first gathering of WSCC friends who are eager to learn how to use apps on their smart phones to enhance their outdoor experiences. Nicholas Turner has agreed to be our [...]
Capture, Recycle, and Reuse Your Home Water! Join the Western Slope Conservation Center’s Watershed Committee on Thursday, August 16 for a free workshop on greywater systems, rain collection systems, and current state regulations. The workshop will be led by Avery Ellis, a [...]
Pitch in for Recycling at Pickin’ in the Park! Heading to Pickin’ in the Park at Paonia Town Park this August?? Of course you are! Help us keep Paonia Town Park clean and recycle responsibly! WSCC will once again coordinate the recycling efforts at each concert in August (first 4 [...]
On May 19 – Colorado Public Lands Day – a group of community members are organizing a clean-up day at the location of what has become an unofficial shooting range on BLM lands. Volunteers will be meeting at 10am at 9662 Crawford Road, Hotchkiss, CO (approximate location). [...]
Irrigation 101 for New Comers to the North Fork Valley Come learn about irrigating in the unique North Fork Valley; learn what resources are available to improve your system, and learn about what’s behind the word “share” when it comes to water. Stories and input from experienced farmers [...]
Advocating for Rural Colorado in Washington D.C.! Join WSCC, Colorado Farm and Food Alliance, Valley Organic Growers Assocation, and Solar Energy International on April 17 at 6pm for a recap of our recent North Fork Valley advocacy trip to Washington D.C! RSVP to the Event on Facebook! FOR [...]