Speaking out with a collective voice is one of the most powerful ways to enact change. All concerned citizens should call or write our Members of Congress or consider joining WSCC at any of our upcoming community events to learn more. Click to learn [...]
As promised, the new Administration has moved aggressively to “drill, baby, drill” and assert “energy dominance” across our public lands. As these campaign slogans are translated into policy they begin to form a clear picture of the threats our public lands face. At the heart of this scheme [...]
By Noah Steinberg, WSCC Intern. I’ve been volunteering with the Western Slope Conservation Center (WSCC) for 3 months now, and it’s truly been one of the most rewarding experiences I've had. I came to work with WSCC not only being new to Paonia, but new to Colorado as a whole, and WSCC really [...]
By: Noah Steinberg, WSCC Intern __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Fireflies are being discovered all over Colorado, and now we’ve even [...]
How to Be a Beneficial Species: A Conversation Between Pioneering Conservation Biologists David Inouye and Michael Soule Featuring Environmental Scientist Robin Smith – Moderated by Dawn Reeder and Rita Clagett Paradise Theatre in Paonia – May 20 – 7pm $15 Suggested Donation We [...]
THE EARTH BENEATH OUR FEET RETURNS! The “Earth Beneath Our Feet”, with the ever-entertaining Dr. Dave Noe, returns with THREE opportunities to learn about the unique and fascinating geologic history of our home on the western slope! Each lecture will detail the geologic history of the [...]
JOIN OUR TEAM – THE CONSERVATION CENTER IS HIRING AN AMERICORPS VISTA! The Western Slope Conservation Center (WSCC) is excited to hire an AmeriCorps VISTA to lead our new “Community Outreach on the Western Slope” project! The successful candidate will work with our community to [...]
The Earth Beneath Our Feet – Family Fossil Hunt! **UPDATE – NEW DATE – Now Saturday, November 10, 2018** 10am to 12pm FROM THE DELTA COUNTY LIBRARIES: For all of you who have kids who are curious about geology and fossils, this event is for you! It’s a fossil hunt especially for the [...]