The actions taken by a newly-elected President on their first day in office reflect their priorities and help define their policies for the next four years. Unfortunately, many of the Executive Actions taken since January 20th do not reflect the priorities of North Fork Valley [...]
It’s that time of year again. The holidays are winding down and our thoughts turn towards…the Snow Water Equivalent (SWE) of our snowpack. Well…at least they do for us! Here in western Colorado, a snowy winter is the promise of a good water year and that hope that our [...]
Watershed Stewardship Coordinator POSITION SUMMARY: The Watershed Stewardship Coordinator is a full-time non-exempt 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 [...]
There are some big changes happening in the Paonia River Park, and not at the hands of WSCC’s amazing team of volunteers. Beavers have moved into the Park, and are redecorating accordingly. This may seem concerning to many Park visitors, with the sudden felling of trees and increased water [...]
The fight will be harder, the need greater. Over the last several years, conservation efforts in Western Colorado and the North Fork Valley have made momentous progress. WSCC is committed to the important work to protect what we all value in the North Fork [...]
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 [...]
The North Fork Valley Watershed Withdrawal, included in the GORP Act, covers many Bureau of Land Management (BLM) surface-managed areas within our watershed, including Jumbo Mountain, the Town of Paonia’s source water area, and the vast majority of the valley floor. [...]