PRELIMINARY EA RELEASED FOR 35 NEW GAS WELLS On May 10, the BLM released the preliminary Environmental Assessment for a “proposal by Gunnison Energy LLC (GELLC) to drill, complete, and operate up to 35 horizontal wells from four new well pads and one expansion of an existing well pad, [...]
Let’s reminisce for a minute. Remember when “Thriller” was a #1 hit? That was 1983. Remember when Sally Ride became the first woman in space? Also 1983. Remember the last time the Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre, and Gunnison (GMUG) National Forest Plan was revised? You guessed [...]
Spring is in the air and one of our favorite events is right around the corner! The Western Slope Conservation Center will host its 7th Annual Conservation Days on Thursday, April 26th and Friday, April 27th. Every spring WSCC welcomes all Delta County 4th graders to experience outdoor and [...]
Delta County is embarking on a multi-year process of inventorying, assessing, and mapping the recreation and public land resources in the county. The goal is for a new Trails Master Plan that can be incorporated into the Delta County Master Plan that is being developed concurrently. This is your [...]
***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 [...]
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 [...]
