It’s obvious in rural regions like the Western Slope that non-profits, businesses, and governing bodies work together to get things done. The understanding of the network of partnerships, however, is often anecdotal. In order to get a more accurate understanding of partnership networks here [...]
If you are anything like me, you may be overwhelmed with the amount of planning processes, comment periods, and public open house meetings currently underway across the Western Slope. From the US Forest Service and BLM to Delta County to the City of Delta, Master Plans are apparently the hot new [...]
Conservation Colorado released its first ever “rivers report card” this month, an assessment of the health of eight rivers across the state based on several factors including water quality, in-stream flows, and major dams. The North Fork of the Gunnison is riding in the middle of the pack [...]
The WSCC and the US Forest Service teamed up to spruce up Lamborn Mountain’s Bell Creek Trail on July 14th. Missed out on the fun? You’re in luck! Join us Saturday, August 5th for a second trail work day at Lost Lake! We’ll meet at 8 AM at the US Forest Service Paonia Ranger [...]
Do you love being a steward of our local trails? Can you identify a McCleod? If you answered yes to either of those questions, we want you for our Trail Days with the USFS! Join us on Friday, July 14th for a trail work day on the Bell Creek Trail RSVP here! Or email [...]
Last week the Paonia River Park walking trail received some much needed repairs and upgrades with the help of a crew from Western Colorado Conservation Corps! Improvements to the trail included: widening and resurfacing narrow sections, rebuilding grade on steep slopes, repairing ruts, replacing [...]
