As we head into the hot and dry summer months of July and August, wildfires become more and more likely, with winds that can carry ash and smoke great distances. Air particulates like ash and debris can travel right to our doorsteps and cause some community members, especially those with [...]
Join WSCC and the USFS Paonia Ranger District as we head out to to one of our beloved trails in the Gunnison National Forest, bordering the West Elk Wildneress area just off of Kebler Pass. With your help, we will be working to install a turnpike on the Beckwith Pass Trail, as well as improve trail [...]
On June 10, the WSCC Watershed Stewardship Committee enjoyed a tour of the Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) seed warehouse on the edge of the Escalante Wildlife Area west of Delta, led by Tanya Banulis, CPW Warehouse Manager and longtime federal biologist. Committee members got behind-the-scenes [...]
Advocacy Coordinator POSITION SUMMARY: The Advocacy Coordinator is a full-time staff position with the Western Slope Conservation Center (WSCC) in Paonia, Colorado. This position provides a unique opportunity to make lasting positive change on the spectacular and diverse lands and waters on [...]
It’s the end of the school year in the North Fork and the Western Slope Conservation Center ended the year with another fantastic Conservation Days field trip for Delta County’s third grade students! The Western Slope Conservation Center hosts our annual Conservation Days at the Paonia [...]
The North Fork of the Gunnison watershed has a slightly better understanding of its snowpack this year thanks to a new survey completed by Airborne Snow Observatories, Inc (ASO). ASO utilizes airborne lidar technology paired with field measurements to determine the Snow Water Equivalent [...]
Keep Public Lands in Public Hands Our public lands are facing an immediate and serious threat: a potential sell-off that could drastically reshape our state, undermine our conservation objectives, and harm communities. Lawmakers argue that selling off public lands will generate revenue so they [...]
Ah, spring is in the air and with the warm temperatures comes the rush of melting snow to our rivers and streams. Ditches are turning on, and it’s likely time to hang up those skis and start dusting off those boats. Whether you are a farmer, boater, or general river observer, it’s always [...]
Thank you to our community for helping support the North Fork Delegation’s Annual Trip to Washington DC. We appreciate you trusting us to bring your voice directly to policymakers in our Nation’s [...]
Our John Moore Conservation Hero for 2024 was the wonderful Linda Laks, a leader of our River Watch program and incredible supporter of WSCC. Linda first moved to Paonia from New Jersey six years ago in 2019 and began looking for like-minded individuals with a love for the outdoors and community. [...]