“Water Prospects in a Drought Season” Presented by Delta Conservation District Interested in the current outlook for water in our area and the impacts of a dry year? The Delta Conservation District will host a workshop on “Water Prospects in a Drought Season” with the State [...]
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 [...]
On January 31, 2018, the Bureau of Land Management released Instruction Memorandum (IM) 2018-034, Updating Oil and Gas Leasing Reform – Land Use Planning and Lease Parcel Reviews. This IM states that it is “policy of the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) to simplify and streamline the [...]
***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 [...]
WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU! The Paonia River Park is a community asset for all to enjoy. Located along the North Fork of the Gunnison at the site of a former in-stream gravel mine, the Paonia River Park is the product of nearly 20 years of work, countless [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
The Delta County Health Department is in the middle of a five-year grant from the CDC to assess private drinking water quality from ground water sources (wells and springs). The assessment covers a 6-county region, including Delta, Montrose, and Gunnison counties. The grant covers the cost of [...]